Egyptian Quinoa Pilaf with Spicy Shrimp
A flavorful and nutritious Middle Eastern-inspired dish made with quinoa, pilaf, and spicy shrimp.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup quinoa
- ●1 cup pilaf
- ●12 oz shrimppeeled and deveined
- ●2 tsp srichly
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tbsp lemon juice
- ●2 cups water
- ●to taste salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add quinoa and pilaf and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 4
Add water, salt, and srirly. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- 5
Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until quinoa and pilaf are tender and liquid has been absorbed.
- 6
While quinoa is cooking, heat a separate saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 7
Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and cooked through.
- 8
Add lemon juice to the shrimp and toss to coat.
- 9
Fluff cooked quinoa and pilaf with a fork and stir in chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
- 10
Serve quinoa pilaf topped with spicy shrimp and additional lemon wedges, if desired.
- 11
Garnish with additional chopped fresh herbs, if desired.