Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Radish and Green Bean Quinoa
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup chopped red onion
5 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
1 cup raw quinoa, washed and drained
1 ½ cups water
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
8 oz. beans in microwave-safe bags, cut in half
8 radishes, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound frozen medium-sized shrimp, peeled and pitted, thawed
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaved parsley
To make
When fried, the radish becomes tender and takes on a pinkish hue - a great addition to quinoa. Combined with simple lemon-garlic prawns, this is a light dinner that can be added to the weeknight menu. It's a simple and refreshing dish that contains 23 grams of protein, making it a satisfying meal without a doubt. Substitute your favorite whole grains if you don't have quinoa.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and 2 teaspoons of garlic; simmer for 2 minutes. Add the quinoa; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 1 1/2 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat; let it stand under the lid for 10 minutes.Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, beans and radishes. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat; add the quinoa mixture, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon juice.Preheat another skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet; beat until the butter melts. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of garlic; simmer for 1 minute. Add the shrimp; cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Remove the pan from the heat; add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, zest, remaining 1 tablespoon juice, and parsley. Serve with the quinoa mixture.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and 2 teaspoons of garlic; simmer for 2 minutes. Add the quinoa; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 1 1/2 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat; let it stand under the lid for 10 minutes.Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, beans and radishes. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat; add the quinoa mixture, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon juice.Preheat another skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet; beat until the butter melts. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of garlic; simmer for 1 minute. Add the shrimp; cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Remove the pan from the heat; add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, zest, remaining 1 tablespoon juice, and parsley. Serve with the quinoa mixture.
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Published: 11/20/2023 8:53 PM
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