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Red Quinoa With Pineapple and Shrimp Recipe

Red Quinoa With Pineapple and Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

15 large frozen shrimp , with tail on defrosted
zest of 1 lime
juice of 1 lime
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tsp honey
3 tbsp chopped cilantro, divided
salt
water
2/3 cup red quinoa
1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
drizzle olive oil

Directions:

Combine shrimp, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, honey, and 1 tbsp cilantro. Let marinade for 20 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook shrimp until just done - do not overcook!
Bring salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook for 15 minutes. If desired, you may add the pineapple core to the water to add more flavor. When quinoa is finished, drain and remove pineapple core if used. Add chopped pineapple and remaining cilantro. Drizzle with olive oil.
Serve shrimp on top of quinoa. (This dish may be served hot or cold.).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	436.86 Kcal (1829 kJ)
Calories from fat	166.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.45g	28%
Cholesterol	49.3mg	16%
Sodium	974.39mg	41%
Potassium	332.78mg	7%
Total Carbs	57.42g	19%
Sugars	8.07g	32%
Dietary Fiber	3.86g	15%
Protein	12.54g	25%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	6%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	51.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	272.81 Kcal (1142 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.52g	28%
Cholesterol	30.79mg	16%
Sodium	608.5mg	41%
Potassium	207.82mg	7%
Total Carbs	35.86g	19%
Sugars	5.04g	32%
Dietary Fiber	2.41g	15%
Protein	7.83g	25%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	6%
Iron	1.7mg	16%
Calcium	32.1mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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