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Sautéed Shrimp & Quinoa : Sautéed shrimp served over fluffy quinoa with mixed vegetables in a healthy bowl

Sautéed Shrimp & Quinoa: Best Quick Healthy Recipe

A quick, high-protein bowl made with sautéed shrimp, fluffy quinoa, and mixed vegetables. This balanced meal is rich in protein, fibre, and essential nutrients, making it ideal for healthy weeknight dinners, meal prep, and clean eating.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
5 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 308
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup quinoa about 170 g, rinsed
  • 2 cups water or light vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small cucumber diced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick frying pan or skillet
  • 1 Medium saucepan with lid for quinoa
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer to rinse quinoa
  • 1 Chopping board
  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 Mixing bowl (for combining) for combining
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer under running water to remove bitterness.
  2. Cook the quinoa: Add rinsed quinoa and 2 cups water/stock to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  3. Sauté the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Add vegetables: Stir in cherry tomatoes and chopped bell pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened but still fresh.
  5. Combine: In a mixing bowl, add the fluffed quinoa, sautéed shrimp, and vegetables.
  6. Finish: Add diced cucumber, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve warm as a balanced, high-protein healthy meal.