I love to cook but during busy weeknights, I love being able to throw together a meal in under 30 minutes that can feed my entire family of four. This Shrimp Fried Quinoa recipe saves the day because I’m able to prep the quinoa ahead of time (Sunday food prep for the win!) and the rest comes together in less than 20 minutes.
It’s a great blend of macro-nutrients, high in protein, and bursting with authentic fried rice flavor.
Possibly my favorite part about this recipe? ONE PAN. Clean up is such a breeze.
Just saute the vegetables (you could sub a bag of frozen veggies to make things even easier), garlic, and ginger in the sesame oil.
Add egg, then shrimp.
Then finish things off!
A healthy, filling, delicious dinner is ready for the table in under 20 minutes and clean up takes less than 5. Save this recipe for your crazy time of year; for me, that’s fall!
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Shrimp Fried Quinoa
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 5 large portions 1x
- Category: dinner, recipes
- Cuisine: dinner
Description
This Shrimp Fried Quinoa recipe saves the day because I’m able to prep the quinoa ahead of time (Sunday food prep for the win!) and the rest comes together in less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 small red bell peppers, diced (about 1 1/2 cup)
- 1 large carrot, shredded (about 2/3 cup)
- 1 Tbsp grated ginger (or paste)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (about 2–3 cloves)
- 4 scallions, washed and chopped, plus one for garnish
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/4 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 5 cups cooked quinoa (1 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa prepared ahead of time)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (plus more to taste)
- 1/2–1 tsp sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- In a large stir fry pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add in peppers, carrots, ginger, and garlic. Saute 3-4 minutes until peppers are soft.
- Add egg and frozen peas and saute until eggs are cooked, about 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp and saute until cooked through, about 5-8 minutes depending on size.
- Reduce heat to low and add quinoa, soy sauce, and sriracha (if using). Stir to mix well.
- Serve, garnished with green onion and an additional dash of soy sauce, if desired.
Enjoy!
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Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
looks delicious!!! i’m obsessed with shrimp lately!
Meredith @ An Epic Change says
Mmmm this does sound good! I have yet to find a quinoa recipe I like, but I make (healthier) fried rice at home all the time, so maybe I should be brave and try quinoa again! thanks for sharing.
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Delicious!! It looks great 🙂
Lindsay@Fuel My Family says
We love Japanese! One of the few nut free restaurants so we can feel safe eating there. Alyssa calls it “the place with the ummy rice”
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I’m obsessed with the salad dressing they serve. I could drink THAT by the bottle!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
That looks so yummy! I’ve had quinoa coming out of my ears lately, and I love it as a substitute for pasta and rice…something about the texture I think. [Or maybe it’s just more fun to say!]
chelcie @ chelcie's food files says
yumm!! I love making fried quinoa in replacement of fried rice!!
Christina @ Food.Fitness.Fun. says
This looks delicious, definitely trying it sometime soon!
Lauren B says
Looks delectable! And simple, too~ Perfect for my Asian cravings I’ve been having lately. Thanks for the recipe!
Tara says
Nice! This recipe couldn’t have come at a better time. I was just looking at a tupperware container I have in the fridge filled with cooked quinoa, and thinking, I need to do something with that tonight! I will definitely be making this for dinner. Great idea 🙂
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
Perfect timing I was just telling Nate I wanted to make some Quinoa .. Thanks!
Natalie @ Living Green Chicago says
This is perfect! I am trying to expand my quinoa repertoire lately, and we LOVE shrimp 🙂
JT @ The Faux Foodie Girl says
That recipe looks delicious!!!! I am really looking forward to trying something different than rice!
Emily says
um, I’m kind of obsessed with japanese steakhouses. Love the use of quinoa here – never would’ve thought to use it but makes perfect sense! thanks!
thehealthyapron says
Yum this looks fantastic! My hubby loves shrimp!
Melissa @ Be Not Simply Good says
Sounds great!
I’ve only been to a Japanese steakhouse once or twice, but I thought it was fun watching them cook.
Katie says
Saving this recipe…it looks delicious! I wish it’s what we were having for dinner tonight.
And I remember that birth control topic with my OB right after the babe was born. I told my doctor I wanted to get pregnant asap, and she just glared at me. It hasn’t happened yet. 😉 Good ol’ breastfeeding I suppose. Hope you figured something out that will work for you!
Liz A says
hey Brittany – just made this for dinner and it’s delicious. thanks for the recipe!
Brittany says
I’m so glad you liked it!
Larissa says
I just made this, love the combo of ginger and quoina only problem was mine came out so, wet instead of light and fluffy any tips? still tasted good though!!
Brittany says
Hm- maybe reduce the tamari and make sure the carrots are soggy when you put them in. Pat them to make sure they’re dry. Also, fluff the quinoa before adding it.
I’m sorry, I wish I had better hints!
Adam says
Don’t the egg and shrimp get overcooked leaving them in the pan so long while the veggies cook?
Brittany says
They didn’t seem overcooked to me, but you could always start with the vegetables and add the shrimp and egg last! Let me know if you try it 🙂
Tammy says
I have made this several times but substituted turkey for the shrimp (allergies). The flavored are fantastic!