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Quinoa and Shrimp Paella

MealsWeLike.com adapted from SkinnyMs.com
A delicious and healthy twist on a classic Spanish dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Onion diced
  • 2 Cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbs Olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Cups Quinoa rinsed, we use Inca Red quinoa
  • 3 Cups Chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1/2 Tsp Saffron threads
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Sliced sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
  • 1 Red bell pepper sliced into 1/2" strips
  • 1-2 Cups frozen green peas
  • 1 lb Large shrimp peeled

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat oil to medium-low and sauté onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper strips and sauté an additional 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
  • Add quinoa, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, saffron, paprika, black pepper.
  • Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a low boil, and continuing cooking approximately 10 minutes.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes, peas and shrimp, cover and continuing cooking 15-20 minutes (was 5 in original, but that didn't seem to cook the shrimp or quinoa fully).
  • Remove from heat, leave covered and allow to set 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and serve.