Best Spicy Shrimp And Quinoa Cakes Recipes

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SPICY COCONUT SHRIMP WITH QUINOA



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Help yourself to a plate full-generous servings are still lower in calories and big on protein. If you have company, you can add a salad and call it a day. -Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
SHRIMP:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cups fresh snow peas (about 7 ounces), trimmed
3 tablespoons light coconut milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine quinoa, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in ginger, curry powder, cumin, salt and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer., Add shrimp and snow peas to skillet; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and snow peas are crisp-tender. Stir in coconut milk and orange juice; heat through. Serve with quinoa; top each serving with coconut and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY SHRIMP WITH GINGER LIME QUINOA



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Quick and easy broiled shrimp served on a bed of green-studded quinoa.

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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SPICY SWEET POTATO & SHRIMP CAKES



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Make and share this Spicy Sweet Potato & Shrimp Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lurdez

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 12 cakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb sweet potatoes or 1 lb yam, cooked and mashed
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 egg
1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapenos or 2 tablespoons serrano chili peppers
1 teaspoon lawry's garlic salt
6 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter® Spread

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine potatoes, red pepper, onion and cilantro. Stir in egg, shrimp, bread crumbs, jalapeno pepper and salt; shape into 12 patties.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 3 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Mediterranean Blend spread over medium heat and cook 6 patties, turning once, 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining Spread and shrimp cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.6, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 102.1, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 5.7

SPICY SHRIMP AND QUINOA CAKES



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Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup chicken stock
4 ounces raw jumbo shrimp
2 rib scallions
6 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
2 teaspoon finely chopped zest of lime
2 teaspoons Sriracha
2 ear eggs
1 dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa, add stock in small saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce to low, simmer 8 mins, turn off heat, let stand 10 minutes. Place in mixing bowl and let cool.
  • Finely mince shrimp meat. Add to the bowl, add scallions, cilantro, lime zest, Sriracha.
  • Beat eggs with plenty of salt and pepper and add to bowl, stir to make a thick batter.
  • Heat oven to 350. Grease 8 sections of heavy cupcake pan. Spoon evenly into sections and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning the pan halfway through.
  • Cakes are ready when the tops and edges are browned, and cakes have come away from the sides of the cupcake sections.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 5-10 minutes. Serve with extra Sriracha.

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