One of our favorite healthy household staples for weeknight dinners is shrimp. I love that it’s so versatile and can take on so many different flavors, as well as work in so many different recipes! Whether we’re having Sriracha Lime Shrimp Tacos, Shrimp Spanish Paella, or Healthy Cajun Shrimp Gumbo, shrimp is a great option for a quick and healthy meals.
Today, I’m sharing one of the best healthy weeknight dinner recipes (and/or easy lunch recipe) that has truly become a staple for us: Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp served over soft, fluffy quinoa! Serve it with broccoli, asparagus, squash, or any side dish of your choice for a yummy, simple meal that the family will love!
More shrimp recipes to save for later:
- Spicy Grilled Shrimp w/ Pineapple Sauce
- Shrimp Guacamole Tostadas
- Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp
- One-Pot Shrimp Scampi w/ Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
This recipe only requires a few ingredients! Cooked shrimp sautéed in avocado oil (or any cooking oil) along with paprika, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice make up the base of this Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe. Serve the shrimp over cooked quinoa with fresh parsley and veggies of choice (optional) to make it a yummy meal!
How to make this Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe
Making this Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe is INCREDIBLY easy and only takes 20 minutes! Here’s how to make it:
1. Heat up the oil and garlic.
2. Sauté the shrimp, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Serve over cooked quinoa, fresh parsley (optional), and your choice of veggies!
Tips for taking this recipe to the next level
- If using frozen shrimp, fully thaw them in advance.
- This recipe calls for cooked shrimp. However, feel free to use uncooked shrimp instead! Simply add in a little bit of extra time for cooking the shrimp.
- Quinoa is super easy to make (here’s an article on How To Cook Quinoa Perfectly Every Time), but you can also use precooked quinoa to save time!
- This recipe does great as leftovers and can be eaten hot or cold for lunch or dinner the next day.
What to serve with Lemon Garlic Shrimp
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe is DELICIOUS over quinoa (or rice) and veggies, such as broccoli, squash, or asparagus. It’s also great on salads and perfect for meal prep lunches, too!
More easy, healthy weeknight dinners you’ll love
- Creamy Healthy Chicken Enchilada Skillet
- Basil Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- Maple Barbecue Salmon Recipe
- Asian Tofu Rice Bowls
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Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Quinoa
Ingredients
- 16 oz. medium shrimp (cooked, deveined, tails-off)
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil (or any cooking oil)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- salt/pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup quinoa (cooked)
- fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat up the oil and garlic over medium heat.
- Add in the shrimp, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté for about 7-10 minutes, or until everything is warm.
- Serve over cooked quinoa with fresh parsley (optional) and enjoy!
Notes
- If using frozen shrimp, fully thaw them in advance.
- This recipe calls for cooked shrimp. However, feel free to use uncooked shrimp instead! Simply add in a little bit of extra time for cooking the shrimp.
- Feel free to use precooked quinoa to save time!
- This recipe does great as leftovers and can be eaten hot or cold for lunch or dinner the next day.
Beth says:
How clever to start with cooked shrimp for a quick and tasty meal. And I love the seasonings and serving it over quinoa.
Neha says:
I am always on the hunt for new quinoa recipes and this looks like a winner to me! Pinning to try for later.
sapana says:
Lemon garlic flavors can make any dish so amazing. This garlic lemon shrimp must have tasted absolutey delicious with quinoa.
Mirlene says:
You had me at lemon. This garlic shrimp is SOOO good. I knew i had to try it when i saw the recipe. I am looking forward to making it again.
Jamie says:
This is one of my favorite meals to have when I’m craving seafood! My whole family loves this and I usually make extra for leftovers. Thank you!
Sam says:
Yum, I love shrimp. This sounds amazing with lemon and garlic. I love that it is so quick and easy to make too. Perfect for a busy weeknight. Thank you!
Daniela says:
Such good looking shrimp pictures! And I love all your step-by-step shots! Makes following the recipe so easy :).
Emily says:
Love everything about this easy lemon garlic shrimp quinoa recipe! I’ve been trying to eat more quinoa and fish lately so this was the perfect weeknight meal for me!
Monica | Nourish and Fete says:
Lemon garlic shrimp is one of my very favorites – so easy, so delicious – and serving it over quinoa is the perfect touch! This is a repeat in my house for sure.
Genevieve says:
I love shrimp and this garlic shrimp looks fantastic and easy to make! I love a healthy shrimp recipe the entire family can enjoy!
Jacqueline Debono says:
I also love using shrimps in various quick weeknight meals including risotto, pasta and stir fries! . Love how easy this recipe looks. Serving the shrimp with quinoa is a great idea!
Ramona says:
This lemon and garlic shrimp is definitely my dish, there is no doubt about it!The amount of flavours this dish included that i love is just perfect! I absoloutly love shrimp and quinoa and you combined both of my favourite things! Thank you for sharing this recipe, i cant wait to try.
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says:
This looks so so good. My husband will love this Lemon Garlic Shrimp.
Kushigalu says:
My family loves shrimp. This is such a delicious recipe to try for meal. Drooling over pics. Thanks for sharing