Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Herb Quinoa

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Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed with garlic and served atop fluffy quinoa brightened with fresh lemon and herbs for a light, nutritious dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs medium shrimp, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa and 1/2 tsp salt, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  2. Step 2: While quinoa cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp along with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest.
  5. Step 5: Fluff quinoa with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Serve shrimp spooned over lemon herb quinoa immediately.

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