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Healthy Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Bowl

Savor the Best Healthy Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Bowl Today

Enjoy this Healthy Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Bowl, packed with flavor, protein, and nutrients, ready in just 40 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Healthy Light Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth using broth enhances the flavor
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil adds healthy fats
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for smoky depth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin adds warm, earthy notes
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper for hint of spiciness
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 whole bell pepper diced
  • 1 whole avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime adds zesty acidity
Optional
  • hot sauce for serving

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • grill or grill pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil.
  2. Stir in the rinsed quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let it rest covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
  5. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Arrange marinated shrimp on the grill.
  6. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes each side until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
  7. In a serving bowl, mix together cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and sliced avocado.
  8. Add fluffy cooked quinoa to a serving bowl. Arrange grilled shrimp on top, surrounded by the vegetable mix.
  9. Sprinkle with cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the bowl. Toss gently to combine and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking for the best flavor. Serve hot sauce on the side for heat control.

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