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Shrimp Quinoa Bowl Recipe

This shrimp quinoa bowl recipe is your ultimate 25-minute meal prep hero. Juicy garlic shrimp, fluffy quinoa, and fresh veggies come together for a wholesome, protein-packed bowl that's as delicious as it is satisfying. Perfect for healthy lunches or quick dinners, this recipe is light, flavorful, and endlessly customizable.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 425kcal
Cost: $18

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan with lid For cooking quinoa
  • 1 Large Skillet or Cast Iron Pan For searing shrimp
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer To rinse quinoa
  • 1 Chef’s knife For prepping vegetables
  • 1 Citrus juicer For lemon and lime juice
  • 4 Meal prep containers To store individual portions

Ingredients

For the Quinoa Base

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa White, red, or tri-color
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth Adds flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil To drizzle after cooking

For the Shrimp

  • 1 lb large shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional for heat
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper To taste
  • 1 lemon Juiced

For the Bowl

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 English cucumber Diced
  • 1 red bell pepper Sliced
  • 1 cup corn kernels Fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
  • 1 avocado Sliced
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro For garnish

For the Dressing

  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper To taste

Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa and cook in broth until fluffy.
  • Season shrimp with spices and sauté with garlic until pink.
  • Prep vegetables by chopping and dicing.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth.
  • Assemble bowls with quinoa base, shrimp, veggies, avocado, and dressing.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve fresh or store for meal prep.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2200IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2.8mg