Quinoa with shrimp
4 servings
40 minutes
Quinoa with shrimp is a dish that combines delicate sea notes with the nutty flavor of quinoa. Its origin is linked to modern American cuisine, which actively uses healthy superfoods. Quinoa, rich in proteins and nutrients, pairs wonderfully with aromatic shrimp, garlic, and parsley. Butter and parmesan add creaminess and depth of flavor, while white wine gives a refined acidity. This dish is not only nutritious but also elegant; it can be served for dinner with a glass of white wine. It is perfect for both everyday dinners and special occasions when you want to treat yourself and loved ones to something sophisticated.
1
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat.
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
2
Increase the heat to medium and sauté half of the minced garlic for 2 minutes. Then add quinoa, 2 1/3 cups of water, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and a few peppercorns.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Quinoa: 1 glass
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Then cover the saucepan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for about 10-15 minutes until the grains are tender.
- Quinoa: 1 glass
4
Remove the cooked porridge from the heat, stir in the parmesan and half of the parsley. Cover and keep warm.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 40 g
- Parsley: 17 g
5
Coat the shrimp in salt and pepper and fry in a pan over medium heat until pink. Then add the remaining garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes. After that, pour in the wine, add 2 tablespoons of water and the remaining parsley. When the liquid reduces by half, add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan.
- Peeled shrimp: 400 g
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Dry white wine: 0.5 glass
- Parsley: 17 g
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
6
Serve the porridge on a plate, add shrimp on top, and sprinkle with parsley.
- Parsley: 17 g