Bulking-Friendly Fresh Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Spinach and Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 20 pieces large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• 4 pieces lemon wedges

Instructions

1. 1.Rinse quinoa under cold water. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. 2.While quinoa cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. 3.Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through.
4. 4.Add fresh spinach to the skillet with the shrimp, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes.
5. 5.Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and spinach mixture and stir to combine.
6. 6.Divide cooked quinoa evenly onto four plates. Top each with the lemon garlic shrimp and spinach mixture.
7. 7.Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges for extra zest.