One-Pan Spicy Shrimp and Quinoa Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A vibrant, protein-packed quinoa bowl featuring spicy sautéed shrimp and fresh vegetables for a fast, healthy dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired healthy bowl recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs quinoa, rinsed, water, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rinsed quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
2. Step 2: While quinoa cooks, heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In a bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Add shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and just cooked through.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 2 cups baby spinach leaves to the skillet with shrimp; cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts.
5. Step 5: Stir in the cooked quinoa and drizzle with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, tossing everything together to combine and heat through.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.