Grilled Shrimp and Quinoa
Author: That Mom
Serves: 6
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup canned corn kernels
- 1 can black beans
- 2lb large shrimp, de-veined and de-shelled
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, small cubes
- 1 lime
- Place shrimp in large bowl and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 cloves of crushed garlic, salt and pepper
- Refrigerate until ready to grill or sauté
- Sauté onion and 2 cloves of crushed garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil in large sauté pan until translucent.
- Mix quinoa into the pan and cover with broth. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is translucent.
- Stir corn and black beans into the pan, and continue to simmer until heated through.
- Grill the shrimp, or sauté them in a separate pan.
- Toss quinoa and cooked shrimp in large serving bowl.
- Stir cilantro and cubed avocado into serving bowl. Before serving, squeeze fresh lime juice on top.
Recipe by Who's That Mom? at http://www.whosthatmom.com/grilled-shrimp-and-quinoa-recipe/
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