Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls [with Video]

No matter if you’re searching for a healthy family dinner, a quick lunch at home or an easy idea to meal prep for the week ahead, this Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowl is perfect for seafood lovers who also enjoy a hint of spice.

It’s fresh, healthy and full of deliciously prepared shrimp and veggies, including mushrooms, peppers and cucumbers.

Also, the sauce is light and has a sweet yet spicy vibe.

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Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls

Meal prepping is a terrific way to prep ahead of time for folks who are working on healthy eating habits but are constantly on the go.

Prepare for a dish full of flavor with this Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowl. This dinner or lunch combination is wholesome, filling and easy!

Everything rests over 1 cup of steamy quinoa – a filling base that also serves as an easy way to add some healthy grains to your diet.

Serves: 2

Ingredients for Orange Shrimp

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon white miso
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cucumber, sliced into half moons
• 5 green onions, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

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Directions for Orange Shrimp

Step 1: Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.

Step 2: In medium bowl, whisk orange juice, hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, vegetable oil, lime juice and miso until combined.

Step 3: Pour one-quarter of liquid into separate bowl. Set aside.

Step 4: Add shrimp to remaining mixture and marinate 15 minutes.

Step 5: Heat large skillet over medium heat with butter. Add shrimp, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes on each side until pink. Add mushrooms and cook until tender.

Step 6: In two serving bowls, divide quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, onions, avocado and shrimp. Sprinkle sesame seeds and cilantro over both bowls.

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Step 7: Drizzle with reserved dressing.

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