Grilled Balsamic Shrimp with Roasted Vegetable Quinoa
Healthy doesn't have to mean bland. This Grilled Balsamic Shrimp with Roasted Vegetable Quinoa is full of flavor but doesn't take hours to prepare! Simple yet flavorful, this is sure to become a favorite!
3tablespoonminced onionI used a sweet Vidalia but you could substitute a red or green onion
2tablespoongarlicminced
1lemonzest and juice
1/4cupolive oil
3tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
1/4teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper*
1cupquinoa
2cupswater or chicken stock
2 to 3cupsroasted or grilled vegetablesI used brussel sprouts, carrots and cauliflower
Instructions
Mix onion, garlic, lemon, oil, vinegar, and pepper together.
Add half of the mixture to the shrimp and marinate 10 to 30 minutes, but not more than 30 minutes or the vinegar will begin to cook the shrimp.
Soak wooden skewers in water.
While they're marinating, cook the quinoa and vegetables.
For the Quinoa
Cook quinoa in water or chicken stock according to directions on package.For the vegetables
Roast or grill assorted vegetables until fork tender
Mix vegetables with quinoa and toss with half of the marinade mixture.
Grill Shrimp
Heat grill to medium.
Skewer shrimp onto wooden skewers.
Grill shrimp 1 and 1/2 minutes to 2 minutes on each side, watching carefully.
Remove when shrimp turn pink.
Serve with Roasted Vegetables and quinoa
Notes
*freshly ground pepper really does make a huge difference. I highly recommend it. Recipe from Paula @CallMePMc.com All images and content are copyright protected. Please do not use my images without prior permission that includes copying the ingredient list or entire recipe and posting in the comments on Pinterest. If you want to share this recipe, please simply link back to this post for the recipe. Thank you, Paula