Author:
Kevin Curry
Asian Style Shrimp & Quinoa Meal Prep
One of the most popular recipes of 2018 was the Southwest Shrimp & Quinoa mix! What I loved most about the recipe is that it checked off several boxes:
- great for meal prep
- used a common leftover or bulk ingredient – quinoa
- demonstrated an easy way to liven up quinoa which tends to be both bland, dry and nutty
So, this go-round I’m putting an Asian-inspired spin on shrimp & quinoa. Very easy to customize for your diet and goals. Check it out!
Ingredients for 5 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 lb raw jumbo shrimp
- 1 tablespoons Sriracha (more/less to taste)
- Sauce
- 4 tablespoons (24g) peanut butter powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- juice from 1 fresh lime
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 4 cups cooked quinoa (I used rainbow quinoa)
- 1 cup edamame
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage, chopped
- 1/3 cup matchstick carrots
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped & tightly packed
Steps
Step 1
Set a skillet on medium heat. Once hot add olive oil, garlic and bell pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes to flavor the oil and sear the outside edges of the bell pepper.
Step 2
Increase the heat to medium-high heat and toss in the shrimp. Toss the shrimp in the bell pepper mix and add sriracha while it cooks. Set aside once the shrimp has cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes – it should be plump and pink.
Step 3
Mix together the ingredients for the sauce.
Step 4
In a large bowl, add the shrimp, cooked quinoa and the sauce. Thoroughly mix and toss together.
Step 5
Add in the remaining ingredients and mix.
Step 6
Season to taste with low sodium soy sauce and lime.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!