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Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Butter and Quinoa
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups of water
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers and season with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
- To serve, spoon a generous portion of quinoa onto each plate. Place the grilled shrimp skewers on top of the quinoa and drizzle with the lemon butter sauce. Enjoy!
Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Butter served over a bed of quinoa is a delightful dish that combines the succulent flavors of grilled shrimp with the nutty taste of quinoa. This dish has its roots in coastal regions where fresh seafood is abundant, such as the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Renowned chefs like Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay have popularized this dish, infusing it with their unique culinary twists. The key to this dish lies in the perfect balance of tangy lemon butter and the smoky char from the grilled shrimp, all complemented by the fluffy quinoa. For the best version of this dish, head to coastal restaurants known for their seafood, where the freshest shrimp meets expertly cooked quinoa.
25 min
4
320 calories
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