Healthy Shrimp Dinners For Two

On the days when my to-do list is the longest, I’m extra grateful for an easy, healthy dinner recipe like this Healthy Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa.

This healthy garlic shrimp recipe checks all the boxes and is here to help keep the stress down and good habits up.

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Like another one of my favorite garlic shrimp dishes, Garlic Shrimp Pasta, this healthy shrimp recipe is a true master in the art of less is more.

Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A touch of chili powder and cayenne give the recipe zest, lemon juice keeps it fresh, and as the name suggests, a generous handful of fresh garlic brings the recipe to life.

This garlic shrimp with quinoa was inspired by the classic flavors of shrimp scampi (which have also inspired other healthy shrimp and vegetable recipes like this Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles). I made a few important swaps to lighten the recipe and make it more satisfying.

The garlic, lemon, and parsley classic to scampi are here to stay, but I replaced the butter with olive oil and omitted the pasta in favor of quinoa to help make this a more low-calorie shrimp recipe`.

Healthy Shrimp Recipes That Take 15 Minutes (or Less!)

Thanks to their versatility and ease, you can do so much with fresh shrimp (like make Healthy Shrimp Pad Thai, Shrimp Kabobs with Pineapple, or Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos). Check out all these healthy shrimp recipes for even more ideas.

For all of these reasons, quinoa is one of the most-used ingredients in my pantry (just check out all these quinoa recipes).

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Serving: 1 (of 4) Calories: 343 kcal Carbohydrates: 34 g Protein: 32 g Fat: 9 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 286 mg Potassium: 514 mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 1 g Vitamin A: 379 IU Vitamin C: 25 mg Calcium: 207 mg Iron: 5 mg

Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!This simple and easy-to-make Cajun shrimp recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner when you are pressed for time. A healthy shrimp recipe that can be prepared in less than 15 minutes and ready to serve.

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Shrimp is one of my favorite proteins to prepare simply because they are perfect for when you don’t have much time on your hands to make a decent meal. They take less than 10 minutes to season and cook. Before you know it you have a meal in just 15 minutes. This easy cajun shrimp recipe will be perfect for those days that you just can’t be bothered. Some may argue that shrimp doesn’t have the best quality of protein but we think of it as chicken of the sea! They are indeed still high in lean protein, low in carbs, and they are low in fat. We think they are perfect! Serve this cajun shrimp over cauliflower rice to keep your meal low carb and keto-friendly.

Easy And Healthy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

One thing we like about preparing shrimp is playing around with the flavor! You can use any seasoning you like to prepare your shrimp. Simple salt and lemon pepper will do. Other seasoning options that pair well with shrimp are onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cajun seasoning, lemons with garlic, or some hot sauce.

Overcooked shrimps always tend to get chewy and rubbery. So if your shrimp comes out rubbery then you cooked it too much. Shrimp cooks fast and doesn’t need much time to cook. It only needs about 2-3 minutes per side. As soon as the shrimp curls up and turns pink they are cooked and ready.

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The quick answer is yes. You can cook pre-cooked shrimp that’s store-bought. They usually come frozen so make sure you thaw them first. We do recommend using raw shrimp since they turn out to be more juicy and tasty. You will be running the risk and rubbery shrimp when you cook cooked shrimp.

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To store leftover cajun shrimp, place them in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can freeze your cooked cajun shrimp for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge ahead or reheat in the microwave when ready to serve.

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