Go Back Email Link
+ servings
No ratings yet

Lemon Chili Shrimp Quinoa Bowls

A quick and easy Lemon-Chili Shrimp Avocado Quinoa Bowl recipe that's perfect for lunch or dinner, with fresh herbs and a bright citrus dressing.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa (tri-color or red)
  • 1.75 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 24 pieces jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined) about 20 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 whole lemon juice and zest, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes or more to taste
  • 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 whole medium Haas avocado pitted and sliced, yields about 5 ounces
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce or your favorite greens
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 0.5 cup diced red onion
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Bring broth to a boil in a medium heavy pot. Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain well. Add quinoa, lower the heat to low and cook, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, in a small bowl combine 2 teaspoons olive oil, half of the lemon juice and zest, oregano, parsley, minced garlic, crushed red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
  • Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat. When hot, spray with oil and add shrimp. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  • Divide chopped greens evenly among 4 large serving bowls, placing on one half of each bowl.
  • Add half the cooked quinoa to the other half of each bowl. Top quinoa with cooked shrimp, sliced avocado, diced tomato, and diced red onion.
  • Drizzle each salad with 1 teaspoon of the remaining olive oil, a pinch of salt, pepper, additional red chili flakes if desired, and the remaining lemon juice.

Notes

This light and flavorful bowl is perfect for quick meal prep and packs a protein-rich punch with fresh veggies and shrimp.