Smoky Shrimp & Quinoa

It's time for mid-week simplicity without surrendering flavor. Quinoa steamed in mushroom broth and topped with pan-fried, smoky-flavored shrimp is quick and uncomplicated. 

Recipe:

Smoky Shrimp & Quinoa

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

2 cups mushroom broth

3 scallions, chopped

12 ounces medium-sized raw, peeled and deveined shrimp

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika

2 tablespoons unbleached white flour

2 tablespoons grape seed or safflower oil

Directions

1. Add mushroom broth, quinoa, and green onions to a 2-quart sauce pan. Bring to boil gently on medium heat, cover immediately and turn heat to low. Steam for 15 minutes until broth is absorbed. 
2. Season both sides of shrimp with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Lightly coat shrimp with flour and pan fry (in a 10- or 12-inch skillet) over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for two minutes on one side, turn shrimp and cook for one additional minute.
3. Place shrimp on top of quinoa, garnish and serve.

Serves 2