SHRIMP AND QUINOA RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Rinse your quinoa thoroughly with cold water.
• In a medium saucepan add 2 cups of vegetable stock, and bring to a boil. Add in your rinsed quinoa.
• Reduce the heat, simmer, and cook, covered for 12-15 minutes. Check to see if most of the liquid has been absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes, cover, and then fluff your quinoa with a fork.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for a minute or two on each side until golden brown and translucent on the inside. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to your taste.
• In a large serving bowl, add chopped lettuce, onion, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, and your cooked shrimp.
• Add in dollops of your green pesto and stir everything well to combine.
• Serve with additional pesto if desired and enjoy.

Steps:

• Bring quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spread out quinoa on a large rimmed baking sheet; let cool. Transfer to a large bowl; mix in 1/4 cup dressing. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover remaining dressing and quinoa separately; chill.
• Add cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, and scallions to bowl with quinoa; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle remaining dressing over.