Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowl Recipe
Enjoy Better-for-You Foods Focused on FlavorBy Family Features | Contributor From salads and snacks to breakfast, lunch and dinner, rounding out a full menu of healthy meals shouldn’t be a chore. In fact, you can still enjoy your favorite flavors and tickle your taste buds with nutritious recipes that capitalize on powerful ingredients you actually want to eat.Eat Smart with SeafoodNo matter if you’re searching for a healthy family dinner, a quick lunch at home or an easy idea to meal prep for the week ahead, these Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls are perfect for seafood lovers who also enjoy a hint of spice. Fresh, healthy and full of deliciously prepared shrimp, these bowls are also loaded with mushrooms, peppers and cucumbers.The homemade sauce is light with a sweet yet spicy vibe. Resting over a cup of steamy quinoa for a filling base of healthy grains, it’s a quick and easy recipe you can customize with favorite toppings like sesame seeds and cilantro.Find more wholesome, health-forward recipes at Culinary.net.Orange Shrimp Quinoa BowlsServings: 21 cup quinoa1 cup orange juice1 tablespoon hot sauce1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon soy sauce4 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon white miso1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed1/4 cup butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup mushrooms, sliced1 red bell pepper, diced1 cucumber, sliced into half moons5 green onions, sliced1 avocado, sliced1 teaspoon sesame seeds2 tablespoons cilantro, choppedCook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.In medium bowl, whisk orange juice, hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, vegetable oil, lime juice and miso until combined. Pour 1/4 of liquid into separate bowl. Set aside.Add shrimp to remaining mixture and marinate 15 minutes.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.In two serving bowls, divide quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, onions, avocado and shrimp. Sprinkle sesame seeds and cilantro over both bowls.Drizzle with reserved dressing.Take your better-for-you eating plan from bland and boring to delightfully delicious by visiting Culinary.net for more recipe inspiration. More
