Healthy doesn’t have to be boring. This family friendly Southwestern Shrimp and Quinoa Recipe is filled with nutrition and lots of southwestern spice.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Calories
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oildivided
1/2cupchopped onion
2cupsuncooked quinoarinsed
4cupschicken broth
1lblarge shrimpdeveined and peeled
2tablespoonsOld El Paso Taco Seasoning
1can10 oz Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce
1can15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2cupcrumbled cotija cheese
sliced green onionsdiced avocados and cilantro, for serving
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes to toast the quinoa. Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been incorporated. Remove from the heat and fluff.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan or cast iron pan. Toss the shrimp with the taco seasoning in a zip-top bag, then add to the hot oil. Cook until opaque, a minute or two on each side. Remove to a plate.
Add the quinoa to the same skillet the shrimp was cooked in. Pour in the enchilada sauce and black beans. Stir to combine. Top with the cooked shrimp, cotija, slice green onions, avocados and cilantro. Serve immediately.