Energy Boost Seafood Bites
A quick, protein-packed snack inspired by the high-energy spirit of basketball fans. This Healthy-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs shrimp, quinoa, spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz shrimp
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 1/2 cup quinoa according to package instructions. Let cool.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa with 1 cup chopped spinach, 1/2 cup chickpeas, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Fold in 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp cumin.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz cooked shrimp (or 12 oz raw shrimp cooked in 1 tbsp olive oil for 2 minutes) to the quinoa mixture. Stir to combine.
- Step 4: Divide into 12 portions and shape into small bites. Roll in chopped walnuts for crunch.
- Step 5: Serve with a drizzle of lemon juice and a sprinkle of cumin.
