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Shrimp Scampi Nourish Bowl

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A quick and healthy shrimp scampi nourish bowl combining buttery garlic shrimp with fresh veggies and quinoa, perfect for a wholesome dinner or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. Add quinoa and 2 cups water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Let cool about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink, then flip shrimp.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and stir to coat. Cook another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
  6. In a large bowl, toss spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and shredded carrots with the dressing.
  7. Divide quinoa evenly into serving bowls. Top with dressed greens and veggies, then spoon hot shrimp scampi over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep an eye on shrimp to avoid overcooking; they should be pink and tender. Use moderate heat to prevent garlic from burning. Dressing should be tossed with greens just before serving to avoid sogginess. Quinoa can be warmed gently if cooled before assembling.

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