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Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp With Quinoa Pilaf (Gluten Free)

Here's how you make Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp With Quinoa Pilaf (Gluten Free)
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 40m
  • Cook: 30m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • SHRIMP
  • 3 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 limes, juice and zest of
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • QUINOA PILAF
  • 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil)
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water (or 2 cups vegetable stock)
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels, frozen
  • Cilantro, fresh chopped, garnish
  • Lime wedges, garnish
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine all of the shrimp ingredients except for the shrimp and lime wedges in a plastic bag or casserole dish.

  • Step 2: Add the shrimp, shake, and marinate in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.

  • Step 3: While the shrimp is marinating, preheat your grill to medium high heat and start on the quinoa.

  • Step 4: Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat, and add the olive oil, followed by the onions.

  • Step 5: Cook for a 2 minutes, then add the garlic.

  • Step 6: Cook for another minute, and add the bell pepper.

  • Step 7: Cook for 2 more minutes and add the quinoa, water, and corn. Season with salt, and bring to a boil.

  • Step 8: Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.

  • Step 9: After you get the quinoa started, thread the shrimp and lime wedges onto metal or soaked bamboo skewers, alternating shrimp and lime wedges.

  • Step 10: Grill for about 2 minutes per side, until shrimp is pink and tender, being careful not to overcook.

  • Step 11: Serve the shrimp skewers alongside the quinoa pilaf and top with fresh chopped cilantro and extra lime wedges.


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