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Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Quinoa Bowls

Delight your taste buds with this refreshing Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Quinoa Bowl recipe, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Loaded with fresh veggies, quinoa, and zesty citrus-marinated shrimp, it's both healthy and flavorsome. This recipe serves 4 people.
4
42 min
TOTAL TIME
514
CALORIES
$3.95
PER SERVING
Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Quinoa Bowls
Directions
QUINOA
12 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
42 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
2
Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain well, then stir in salt and add to the boiling water.
3
Lower heat and cook, covered, for 15 minutes.
4
Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
SHRIMP
5
While the quinoa is cooking, in a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, paprika, minced garlic, and salt.
6
Heat a large heavy-duty non-stick pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
7
Once the pan is hot, coat the pan with a light drizzle of oil (if using a non-stick pan) and cook the shrimp in batches for 2 minutes per side or until charred and cooked through. Do not over-crowd the pan.
BOWL ASSEMBLY
8
Divide lettuce among 4 large serving bowls.
9
Top each bowl with an equal amount of quinoa, shrimp, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and chopped onions.
10
Drizzle each bowl with lime juice as dressing.
Health Info
Macros
46g
CARBS
24g
FAT
32g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
GLUTEN FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH
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