Spicy Harissa Shrimp with Quinoa Tabbouleh
Quick‑sautéed shrimp tossed in harissa and garlic, plated over lemon‑herb quinoa tabbouleh.

Total
18 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 150 g cooked quinoa
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook quinoa according to package directions, then fluff and let cool while preparing the shrimp.
- 2
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with harissa paste, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper; set aside for 2 minutes.
- 3
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat and sauté the shrimp for 2‑3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- 4
In a separate bowl combine cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, and lemon juice; season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 5
Plate the quinoa tabbouleh and top with the hot harissa shrimp; serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
312
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 21 g |
| Carbohydrate | 31 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 410 mg |
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