Description
Looking for the best high protein meal ideas? This High-Protein Shrimp and Quinoa Power Bowl is quick easy and simple to prepare while still feeling complete and nourishing. It works as a healthy lunch or dinner option and is one of the best choices for meal prep busy weekdays or post workout meals. With balanced ingredients and bold flavor this easy bowl is great for family meals casual gatherings and weekly planning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup black beans drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa then cook with water or broth over low heat for 15 minutes until fluffy and set aside.
- Toss shrimp with olive oil paprika garlic powder and salt then cook in a hot skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Mix black beans corn tomatoes and cilantro in a bowl and stir gently.
- Blend avocado lime juice salt and water until smooth adjusting consistency.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa vegetables shrimp and drizzle with avocado sauce before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp.
- Store sauce separately.
- Add extra lime before serving if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 210mg