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Lemon dill grilled shrimp served alongside fluffy quinoa on a plate.

Classic Lemon Dill Grilled Shrimp with Quinoa

This classic recipe features succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty lemon-dill mixture, grilled to perfection, and served alongside fluffy quinoa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • shallow bowl
  • grill

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Large raw shrimp, peeled & deveined about 450 g
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped
  • large Lemon zest & juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed 185 g
  • 2 cups Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 480 ml
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest (extra)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place the peeled shrimp in a shallow bowl and add lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, 2 Tbsp olive oil, and chopped dill to marinate.

Notes

Serve with optional garnish of sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and microgreens for extra flavor and presentation.