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Shrimp Fried Quinoa – if you like fried rice and seafood, why not try this easy recipe with quinoa?
Loaded with veggies and shrimp, this makes a great side dish or light meal. It is also loaded with protein and takes less than 30 minutes to make.
I’ve shared a recipe for quinoa fried rice before and many of you seemed to like it. Today I’m back with another interpretation of fried rice.
Well I decided to change this dish a little and add some shrimp and other veggies like mushrooms and bok choy. Rick in fiber and low in carbs and calories, these vegetables make the dish super healthy and delicious!
Another reason for this recipe? I haven’t cooked quinoa in about a week, so it was time. Every time I’m looking for a new recipe, I like to look for one in this book: 500 Best Quinoa Recipes. Some of the recipes in it are widely known, but I at leas get some inspiration, which I’m missing at times.
For the stir fry sauce in the recipe – I made my own, but I always have these ingredients in my pantry, because I love to experiment with Asian recipes. If you’d like, just get a stir fry sauce fro the store, which contains most of the ingredients listed and use as much as needed.
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Shrimp Fried Quinoa
Ingredients
For the sauce: (substitute with any store bought stir fry sauce of your choice)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 5 tsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
For the shrimp fried quinoa:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or more if needed
- 12 (375 gr) oz medium shrimp
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 medium bok choy, , sliced (both green and white part)
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 2-3 cups coked quinoa, , chilled for at least a few hours
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and honey, set a side.
- Heat a wok (or skillet) or saute pan over high heat. Add ½ Tbsp vegetable oil. Add in eggs, let them cook for 30 seconds, then scramble. Transfer to a clean plate. (Wipe wok /skillet if needed).
- Return wok to the heat. Add 1/2 tbsp oil. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, until just pink. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to wok(skillet) and add mushrooms, carrots, peas and book choy. Cook stirring for 2-3 minutes, until tender.
- Add in quinoa, scrambled eggs, shrimp, green onions and soy sauce mixture. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently. Quinoa should be warm and all vegetables cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Oh this sounds delicious, Mira! I love the shrimp and quinoa combo. Sounds like the perfect meal or side dish!
Yum! I’d devour the quinoa and my husband could have all of the shrimp. This looks fantastic Mira. Pinned!
Fried rice is one of my favorite ways to use up leftover veggies! Love that you made this healthier with quinoa!
That’s a great alternative to fried rice, Mira. It looks delicious!
I love a big bowl of quinoa loaded with unique flavors! This shrimp fried quinoa looks perfect for dinner.
This quinoa bowl looks delicious! I love the flavours! 😀
This looks so tasty and healthy! YAAAAS! I’m all about the quinoa these days. This looks a lot to me like dinner! 🙂
I love that you’ve swapped in quinoa for rice and just look at all of those shrimp! This looks really delicious.
Shrimp and quinoa were made for each other, at least I think so. This looks yum.
This looks amazing, Mira! Love that you added shrimp and mushrooms! I would love a big bowl for dinner tonight!