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Healthy Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Bowl

Delicious Healthy Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Bowl for Easy Meals

Discover the vibrant flavors of a Healthy Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Bowl, perfect for quick, nutrient-packed meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa Rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth For cooking quinoa
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp Deveined and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For grilling
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cumin For flavor
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Fresh Ingredients
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 whole bell pepper Diced
  • 1 whole avocado Sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro Chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime For flavor
For Serving
  • hot sauce Optional

Equipment

  • grill
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the rinsed quinoa, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and allow it to simmer for about 15 minutes.
  2. Once the quinoa has cooked, remove the saucepan from heat but keep it covered for an additional 5 minutes to let it rest.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper, whisking until well blended.
  4. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  5. Once preheated, arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer on the grill. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. While the shrimp are grilling, gather your fresh ingredients. In a serving bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and sliced avocado.
  7. Once cooked, transfer the fluffy quinoa to a large serving bowl or individual bowls, arrange the grilled shrimp atop the quinoa, followed by the prepared fresh vegetables.
  8. Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the bowl, and squeeze the juice of one lime across all the ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow shrimp to marinate for at least 10 minutes for maximum flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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