Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls
Fresh and full of deliciously nutritious ingredients, this recipe is perfect for seafood lovers who also enjoy a hint of spice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon white miso
- 1½ pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced into half moons
- 5 green onions, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions
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Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
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In medium bowl, whisk orange juice, hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, vegetable oil, lime juice and miso until combined. Pour ¼ of liquid into separate bowl. Set aside.
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Add shrimp to remaining mixture and marinate 15 minutes.
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Heat large skillet over medium heat with butter. Add shrimp, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes on each side until pink. Add mushrooms and cook until tender.
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In two serving bowls, divide quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, onions, avocado and shrimp. Sprinkle sesame seeds and cilantro over both bowls.
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Drizzle with reserved dressing.
