Yield: 4 - 5 servings

Cajun Shrimp & Quinoa Bowls

prep time: cook time: 45 minstotal time: 45 mins

ingredients:

Cajun Shrimp
  • 1 lb EZ peel jumbo shrimp
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + 2 tsp 
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 tsp Sriracha 
  • 1 tbsp low sodium Worcestershire sauce 
  •  2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro OR parsley 
  • sea salt & crack black pepper to taste
Mexican Veggie Quinoa
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free buttery spread
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced 
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced finely 
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup jalapeño lime black beans
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 stalk green onion, chopped
  • 3 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin 
  • sea salt to taste
  • cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup fresh mango, diced (optional)

instructions:

Cajun Shrimp
  1. combine all ingredients above and marinate shrimp for 30 minutes minimum
  2. in a large pan over medium heat, add 2 tsp of oil.  once heated (but not burning) add shrimp to pan but don't over-crowd it
  3. cook 2-3 minutes each side; move shrimp to a separate plate to rest (covered) and cook remaining shrimp
Mexican Veggie Quinoa
  1. in a large no stick skillet or wok over medium heat, add olive oil.  once warm, add garlic and onion; saute for about 2 minutes
  2. add buttery spread and let melt; add bell pepper, zucchini, corn, cumin, chili powder and saute for about 3-4 minutes
  3. finally, add black beans, tomatoes, green onion, mango,  shut off the heat, and mix well
  4. add sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

NOTES:

cook quinoa (red, white, tri color, etc) in low sodium chicken or veggie broth for more flavor.
(also, cooking time doesn't include the shrimp marinating time)

SHRIMP (4-5 shrimp per serving)
cals: 114
fat: 4g
protein: 19g

QUINOA (1/2 cup serving)
cals: 183
fat: 6g
carbs: 28g
fiber: 6g
protein: 7g
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