Red Quinoa With Pineapple and Shrimp

Submitted by ellie3763

"from "mango & tomato" - http://www.mangotomato.com/2010/12/red-quinoa-with-pineapple-and-shrimp.html"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 15 large frozen shrimp, with tail on defrosted
• zest of one lime
• juice of one lime
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
• salt
• water
• 2⁄3 cup red quinoa
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
• drizzle olive oil

directions

1. Combine shrimp, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, honey, and 1 tbsp cilantro. Let marinade for 20 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook shrimp until just done - do not overcook!
3. Bring salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook for 15 minutes. If desired, you may add the pineapple core to the water to add more flavor. When quinoa is finished, drain and remove pineapple core if used. Add chopped pineapple and remaining cilantro. Drizzle with olive oil.
4. Serve shrimp on top of quinoa. (This dish may be served hot or cold.).