HEALTHY ONE-SKILLET SHRIMP AND QUINOA

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This one skillet dinner is reminiscent of paella. It is the perfect easy and healthy dinner for a summer evening.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 pint mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bunch scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white quinoa, rinsed
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp, tails removed

Steps:

Combine the tomatoes, scallion greens, lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl and toss to coat.
Add the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, scallion whites, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the paste turns brick red and the scallions and celery just begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add the quinoa and stir to coat in the tomato paste mixture. Pour in 2 cups water and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Bring to a high simmer and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the quinoa is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
Adjust the heat to medium-low, add the shrimp, sprinkle with salt and pepper, cover and cook until the shrimp is firm and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and scatter with the cherry tomato salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 180 milligrams, Sodium 1160 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 6 grams