The perfect weeknight meal that comes together in minutes. Cajun Shrimp and Kale Quinoa Bowl
Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy recipes
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Ingredients
15 wild caught shrimp
½ of an onion(diced)
1clovegarlic(minced
½of an organic bell pepper(diced)
4handfulof organic kalechopped
1½cup1 1/2 cup of organic white quinoa
Red pepper flakes
1½tsp1 tbs Turmeric
1½tsp1 tbs Paprika
1tbspNo salt seasoning
Salt
Lemon juice
White wine vinegar
Cajun seafood seasoning
Instructions
Peel and deveined the shrimps. Marinate the shrimps in lemon juice, white wine vinegar and a Cajun seafood seasoning of your choice. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
In a large pot bring some water to a boil. Season with some salt, no salt seasoning, turmeric and paprika. Add the quinoa and cook as directed on your package of quinoa.
In a hot skillet pan pour in a little olive oil , add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove the shrimp from the pan. Saute the onions, garlic and peppers until their caramelized. Add chopped kale and saute. Add the shrimps and red pepper flakes.
On low to medium heat, transfer the quinoa to the skillet and combine. Serve while still hot. Serves about 4.