Shrimp Fried Quinoa
Shrimp Fried Quinoa - if you like fried rice and seafood, why not try this easy recipe with quinoa.
Servings: 4
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
Either a skillet or wok can be used.
Nutrition
Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1218mg | Potassium: 1816mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 21820IU | Vitamin C: 200.8mg | Calcium: 541mg | Iron: 8.9mg