Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp and Quinoa

I’m highly allergic to shellfish, however, my sweet hubby loves them all. After several years of cooking up his own seafood, I finally prepared this recipe for him, and he was a very happy camper! He’s very particular about his food, and I trust his judgment when he says… “It was delicious”. Sorry folks, I didn’t taste it, but I did eat some quinoa which I love!

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients and Directions:

1 cup of Quinoa, uncooked

3 T of Unsalted Butter

1 T Garlic, finely minced

1 LB of Jumbo Shrimp (10-15 count), peeled, de-veined and tail removed

1 Large Lemon, Zest and Juice

1 T of Ground Cumin

Salt and Pepper to taste

Fresh Parsley Leaves, chopped

1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add shrimp to skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp starts to turn pink.

4. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and ground cumin to the skillet and stir to combine thoroughly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and remove from heat.

5. Spoon shrimp mixture over a bed of quinoa. Drizzle some pan juices over each serving and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. The recipe can also be served over rice, roasted cauliflower, spinach or fresh mixed salad greens.

Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp and Quinoa