
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:
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.
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.
Make the dressing:
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and shallot. Season with salt (about ½ teaspoon) and pepper (about ¼ teaspoon).
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).
Serve:
- Toss everything together, drizzle with a little more olive oil if desired, and enjoy!
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