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Spicy Harissa Shrimp with Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quick‑sautéed shrimp tossed in harissa and garlic, plated over lemon‑herb quinoa tabbouleh.

Spicy Harissa Shrimp with Quinoa Tabbouleh

Total

18 min

Prep

8 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

2

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Servings

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. 1

    Cook quinoa according to package directions, then fluff and let cool while preparing the shrimp.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, toss the shrimp with harissa paste, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper; set aside for 2 minutes.

  3. 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. 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. 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

Protein21 g
Carbohydrate31 g
Fat9 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium410 mg

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