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Caribbean Shrimp Quinoa Salad

Sara
This Caribbean Shrimp Quinoa Salad is the perfect side dish or main meal at your next BBQ! It’s great either served hot or cold, and is easy to make ahead of time. I actually prefer it served cold better, but hey you can decide for yourself!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 6
Calories 411 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Shrimp shell removed and deveined
  • 2 Tbs Avocado Oil
  • 1 Tbs Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbs Garlic Powder
  • 2 cups cooked Quinoa
  • 1 10 oz bag frozen Corn
  • 1 15 oz can Black Beans
  • 1 1/2 cups diced Red Peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped Shallots
  • 1/2 cup chopped Cilantro
  • 1/3 cup fresh Lime Juice about 3 limes
  • 1/4 cups Avocado Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook Quinoa as directed on package.
  • Cook Corn as directed on package.
  • Drain and rinse Black Beans, heat in microwave for 1 minute.
  • In a large bowl add Quinoa, Corn, Beans, Red Pepper, Shallots, and Cilantro.
  • Mix well.
  • In a large frying pan add 2 Tbs Avocado Oil and Shrimp.
  • Sprinkle Chili Powder and Garlic Powder evenly over both sides of Shrimp.
  • Saute over med/high heat 5-6 minutes until Shrimp is cooked all the way through.
  • Add to Salad.
  • In a small bowl combine 1/3 cup Lime Juice, 1/4 cup Avocado Oil, 1/2 tsp Salt, and 1/2 tsp Pepper.
  • Whisk together and pour over salad.
  • Stir until combined well.
  • Serve warm or cold.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1278mgPotassium: 833mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 818IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 4mg
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