Best Quinoa Salad With Lime Ginger Dressing Shrimp Recipes

Spicy Shrimp with Ginger Lime Quinoa image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lime
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1/2 small jalapeno, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika

Steps:

Preheat the broiler to high. Put the quinoa in a small saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, until quinoa grains are tender, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain off any excess water if needed, transfer to a large bowl and fluff with a fork.
Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, zest and juice from half the lime, ginger and jalapeno together in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the quinoa, add the scallions and cilantro and toss well.
Toss the shrimp, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and paprika together on a baking sheet. Broil until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Drizzle with the juice from the remaining lime half and serve with the quinoa.
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Quinoa Salad With Lime Ginger Dressing and Shrimp image

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed if possible
1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (more to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced
salt, to taste
1 pinch cayenne
2 teaspoons sesame oil or 2 teaspoons walnut oil
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons buttermilk
3 cups cooked quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked)
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced thin
1 small cucumber, halved, seeded and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
12 -16 cooked medium shrimp, peeled

Steps:

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lime juice, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, cayenne, sesame oil, canola oil, and buttermilk.
In a salad bowl, combine the quinoa, scallions, cucumber, and cilantro.
Toss with the dressing and divide among salad plates, top each portion with 3 or 4 shrimp, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.7, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 23, Sodium 124.2, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 9.7

QUINOA SALAD WITH LIME GINGER DRESSING AND SHRIMP image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the dressing:
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (more to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt to taste
Pinch of cayenne
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil or walnut oil
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons buttermilk
For the salad:
3 cups cooked quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked)
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced thin
1 small cucumber, halved, seeded and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
12 to 16 cooked medium shrimp, peeled

Steps:

1. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lime juice, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, cayenne, sesame oil, canola oil, and buttermilk. 2. In a salad bowl, combine the quinoa, scallions, cucumber, and cilantro. Toss with the dressing and divide among salad plates. Top each portion with 3 or 4 shrimp, and serve.