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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Over Quinoa
This dish brings together the succulent flavors of shrimp with the nutty essence of cooked quinoa, all enhanced with the aromatic zest of garlic, sunflower oil, and fresh herbs. It's a mediterranean delight that promises not only a burst of flavor but also a wealth of nutritional benefits, including being low in oxalate and histamine. However, due to the presence of certain ingredients, it's not suitable for low sulfur and low salicylate diets.
30 min4 servingsmediterraneanmain course
pescetarian
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories546
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g21%
Saturated Fat 2g8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 112mg37%
Sodium 979mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 78g28%
Dietary Fiber 9g31%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 29g59%
Calcium 82mg6%
Iron 5.2mg29%
Potassium 973mg21%
Vitamin A 25mcg3%
Vitamin C 6.5mg7%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg1%
Vitamin E 5.2mg34%
Vitamin K 24mcg20%
Magnesium 276mg66%
Zinc 5.1mg47%
Folate 12mcg3%
Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 400 g shrimp
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons chives
- 1 bunch green onions
Instructions
- 1Prepare all ingredients: clean and devein the shrimp, mince the garlic, and finely chop the chives and green onion.
- 2Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside, keeping it warm.
- 3Heat the sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with sea salt. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- 5Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the fresh chives and green onion, reserving some for garnish.
- 6Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and divide it among serving plates.
- 7Top the quinoa with the garlic shrimp mixture. Garnish with the reserved chives and green onion.
- 8Serve immediately, offering a harmonious blend of flavors that speak to the heart of Mediterranean cuisine.
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