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Zesty Shrimp and Quinoa | Greatist is for Dinner.

Zesty Shrimp and Quinoa | Greatist takes several minutes to prepare.

Zesty Shrimp and Quinoa | Greatist takes several minutes to cook.

Zesty Shrimp and Quinoa | Greatist makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Zesty Shrimp and Quinoa | Greatist are:

1 cup raw shrimp (fresh or frozen and defrosted)
1 cup quinoa
1 red onion, thinly sliced
? teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely minced
? cup low-sodium soy sauce
? cup balsamic vinegar
2-3 dashes hot sauce (optional)

Here is how you make Zesty Shrimp and Quinoa | Greatist:

What To Do:1. Make the sauce: In a medium sized bowl, combine soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, pepper, garlic, and hot sauce (if using). Stir until well blended and set aside.2. Make quinoa: Combine 1 cup dry quinoa and 1 3/4 cup water in a pot. Bring to boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and tender. Remove from heat and set aside.2. While quinoa is cooking, begin cooking the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and onions to pan.3. When the shrimp begin to turn pink, add the sauce to the pan and continue to cook, stirring frequently.4. When shrimp is cooked through, add quinoa to the pan, and stir until well combined. Top with a drizzle of soy sauce or a squeeze of lime, and enjoy!Serving Size: 2Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GETFITEATSMART.

The nutritional information for Zesty Shrimp and Quinoa | Greatist is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 464.1

• Total Fat: 7.6 g
• Cholesterol: 172.3 mg
• Sodium: 169.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 63.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
• Protein: 35.0 g