Shrimp Fried Quinoa

Shrimp Fried Quinoa is a great alternative to traditional fried rice. It fills any take-out cravings you might have, it tastes just as good and it is healthy, too!

Here are a few more shrimp recipes we think you’ll love – Grilled Pesto Shrimp, Garlic Butter Shrimp, and Easy Shrimp Quesadillas.

If you’re in a dinner rut and looking to add some excitement to your weeknight meals, this Shrimp Fried Quinoa is absolutely perfect! It’s full of delicious flavor, and it’s really easy to make!

And let’s talk shrimp. This shrimp is totally delicious enough to stand on its own. If you don’t eat shrimp, you could use pork instead. And if you don’t eat any meat, forget about the Shrimp Fried Quinoa and just have Fried Quinoa! Either way, your taste buds are going to fall in love!

How To Make Shrimp Fried Quinoa

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SHRIMP:

• 1 1lb. shrimp- peeled and deveined
• 1/3 cup. hoison
• 2 tbsp. oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1-2 tbsp. sriracha

DIRECTIONS FOR THE SHRIMP:

1. Mix all the liquid ingredients in a zip top bag and add the shrimp. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Skewer the shrimp and cook on the BBQ, until just cooked through. It will only take a few minutes on each side. Set aside.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE VEGETABLES & QUINOA:

• 2 cups of dry quinoa, cooked according to package directions*
• 1 onion- finely chopped
• 1 large carrot- thinly sliced into 2 in. strips
• 1 bunch asparagus- thinly sliced on the bias (diagonally)
• 1 bunch green onions- thinly sliced on the bias
• 3 tbsp. hoison
• 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
• 1-2 tbsp. sriracha
• 1-2 tbsp. olive oil
• salt & pepper, as needed

*For a little extra flavor while cooking your quinoa, use chicken broth instead of water and you can add a few tablespoons of hoison and a tablespoon of sriracha.

FOR THE VEGETABLES & QUINOA:

1. Toss in all vegetables and stir-fry over high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Make sure you don’t crowd the pan or the vegetables will get too soft.
2. Once the vegetables are all cooked, remove from pan and add a couple tablespoons of oil and heat to high.
3. Add the cooked quinoa to the pan and stir-fry for a few minutes.
4. Add the hoison, oyster sauce and sriracha and mix in. Cook until the quinoa starts to get a little color and crispy.
5. Add the veggies back to the pan and cook for just a minute until the veggies are heated through.
6. Serve with the shrimp skewers or some store-bought spring rolls & ENJOY!

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Shrimp Fried Quinoa Recipe

Servings: 4 people

Shrimp fried quinoa is a healthy meal that's loaded with delicious flavors.

Prep Time:35 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Ingredients

Shrimp

• 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/3 cup hoison
• 2 tbsp. oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1.5 tbsp. sriracha

Vegetables & Quinoa

• 2 cups quinoa, cooked according to package directions*
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced into 2 in. strips
• 1 bunch asparagus , thinly sliced on the bias diagonally
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced on the bias
• 3 tbsp. hoisin
• 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
• 1.5 tbsp. sriracha
• 1.5 tbsp. olive oil
• salt & pepper, as needed

Instructions

• DIRECTIONS FOR THE SHRIMP:
• Mix all the liquid ingredients in a zip top bag and add the shrimp. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Skewer the shrimp and cook on the BBQ, until just cooked through. It will only take a few minutes on each side. Set aside.
• FOR THE VEGETABLES & QUINOA:
• Toss in all vegetables and stir-fry over high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Make sure you don’t crowd the pan or the vegetables will get too soft.
• Once the vegetables are all cooked, remove from pan and add a couple tablespoons of oil and heat to high.
• Add the cooked quinoa to the pan and stir-fry for a few minutes.
• Add the hoison, oyster sauce and sriracha and mix in. Cook until the quinoa starts to get a little color and crispy.
• Add the veggies back to the pan and cook for just a minute until the veggies are heated through.
• Serve with the shrimp skewers or some store-bought spring rolls & ENJOY!

Notes

*For a little extra flavor while cooking your quinoa, use chicken broth instead of water and you can add a few tablespoons of hoison and a tablespoon of sriracha.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving · Calories: 625 kcal · Carbohydrates: 86 g · Protein: 40 g · Fat: 14 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Cholesterol: 287 mg · Sodium: 2458 mg · Potassium: 958 mg · Fiber: 10 g · Sugar: 20 g · Vitamin A: 3458 IU · Vitamin C: 23 mg · Calcium: 258 mg · Iron: 9 mg

Other Notes

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy, seafood

This meal is so full of flavor! I hope you like it!