It’s summer! Make your dinner easy, healthy and delicious!
These shrimp, avocado, and quinoa bowls are a flavorful filling meal, and by using local, fresh produce you can also keep the calories as low as possible.
This nutritious meal is loaded with protein, fiber, healthy fat and vitamins that will keep you full without adding to your waistline!
I love to change up the fish and veggies, or add black beans. Add your favorite greens and top it off with your favorite dressing, sour-cream/yogurt or queso fresco.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce or your favorite greens
- 1/2 cup tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced (optional)
- Lime for dressing
For the quinoa
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, any variety white or golden, red, or black
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Shrimp
- 1/2 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 clove garlic, crushed (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon EACH salt, onion powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper, cayenne peppe
Instructions
- To cook quinoa: Start by boiling water for the quinoa. Bring 1 cup of water to boil in a large saucepan. Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain well. Stir in salt and quinoa. Lower heat and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- To Cook the shrimp: While the quinoa is cooking, In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic, oil, and spices. Heat a large heavy-duty non-stick pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Once the pan is hot, coat the pan with a light drizzle of oil (if using a non-stick pan) and cook the shrimp in batches for 2 minutes per side until cooked through. Do not over-crowd the pan.
Or, you can grill the shrimp on skewers for approximately 2 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Divide lettuce (or greens) into two large serving bowls. Top each bowl with half the quinoa, shrimp, avocado, tomato, and onion. Drizzle with lime, sour cream, or your favorite dressing- I love to sprinkle herbs, spices and cheese on!
Enjoy!
Dr. Helene