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An irresistible grilled shrimp grain bowl with colorful vegetables and sauce

Classic Irresistible Grilled Shrimp Grain Bowl

This grain bowl features succulent grilled shrimp, fluffy quinoa, and an array of vibrant vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It’s a perfect balance of healthy and delicious for an easy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Shrimp & Vegetables

  • 1 lb (≈ 450 g) Large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 cups (about 150 g) Broccoli florets
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large Carrot, cut into matchsticks
  • 2 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Fresh lemon zest
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp Sea salt

Quinoa

  • 1 cup (170 g) Quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups (480 ml) Low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

Lime Vinaigrette & Garnish

  • 1 Tbsp Pure honey
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ fruit Avocado, sliced

Instructions
 

Cooking Quinoa

  • Cook quinoa by combining rinsed quinoa and broth in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Set aside.
  • While quinoa cooks, prepare the shrimp and vegetables. In a large bowl, toss shrimp, broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot with olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and sea salt until evenly coated.

Grilling Shrimp & Vegetables

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp and vegetables for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque, and vegetables are tender-crisp. Remove from heat.

Preparing Vinaigrette & Assembling

  • Whisk together honey, lime juice, Dijon mustard, and olive oil in a small bowl to create the vinaigrette.
  • Divide the cooked quinoa among serving bowls. Top with grilled shrimp and vegetables. Drizzle generously with the lime vinaigrette and garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado slices before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 15-20 minutes with the spices before grilling. Adjust cooking times based on the size of your shrimp to prevent overcooking. Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or asparagus to the grill for more variety.