Fiesta Shrimp Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 T Oil
• 1 Lime
• 1-2 Habaneros, Minced
• 5 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 2 ½ tsp Chili Powder
• 1 lb Shrimp, Peeled & Deveined
• 1 Small Yellow Onion, Diced
• 1 Small Bell Pepper, Diced
• 2 Tomatoes, Diced
• 1 Cup Quinoa
• 1 15 oz Can Black Beans, Drained & Rinsed

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine 1 T oil, juice from the lime, habaneros, half the garlic, cayenne, ½ tsp cumin, and 2 tsp chili powder. Season with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp, toss to coat, and let sit for 30 minutes.
2. Heat 2 cups water in 2 cups salted water until boiling. Stir in the quinoa, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is translucent, about 10-15 minutes.
3. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until almost tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, ½ tsp cumin, and ½ tsp chili powder. Stir in the black beans and quinoa and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, grill the shrimp until cooked through and opaque. Stir into the quinoa mixture.

Source: The Nerdy Chef

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