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.
In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
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Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain well, then stir in salt and add to the boiling water.
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Lower heat and cook, covered, for 15 minutes.
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Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
SHRIMP
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While the quinoa is cooking, in a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, paprika, minced garlic, and salt.
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Heat a large heavy-duty non-stick pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
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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
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Divide lettuce among 4 large serving bowls.
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Top each bowl with an equal amount of quinoa, shrimp, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and chopped onions.
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Drizzle each bowl with lime juice as dressing.
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