Sizzling Cajun Shrimp Bowl
This Sizzling Cajun Shrimp Bowl is a burst of flavors — juicy shrimp cooked to perfection and served over a bed of herbed quinoa with a zesty lemon drizzle.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable stock or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable stock to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the shrimp: While the quinoa is cooking, toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Assemble the bowl: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, spinach, parsley, lemon zest, and juice. Toss to combine.
- Serve: Divide the quinoa mixture among serving bowls. Top with the cooked shrimp and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp. To make this recipe vegetarian, replace the shrimp with tofu or chickpeas.