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LEMONY DILL QUINOA WITH ROASTED SHRIMP


Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken bone broth
  • ½ cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small shallot, finely diced
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ an English cucumber, small diced
  • 1 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to season

Instructions:

  1. Cook the quinoa:

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
    • In a small saucepan, bring quinoa, bone broth, and a pinch of salt to a boil.
    • Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 13-15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Let it rest for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. Prepare the shrimp:

    • Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
    • Roast the shrimp on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 6 minutes.
  3. Make the dressing:

    • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and shallot. Season with salt (about ½ teaspoon) and pepper (about ¼ teaspoon).
  4. Assemble the salad:

    • Pour the dressing over the warm quinoa once it's rested.
    • Optional: Cut the roasted shrimp into bite-sized pieces for easier eating.
    • In a large bowl, combine the dressed quinoa, shrimp, diced cucumber, and chopped herbs (dill and parsley).
  5. Serve:

    • Toss everything together, drizzle with a little more olive oil if desired, and enjoy!

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