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Shrimp & Quinoa Stir Fry

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Fresh, fast, and full of color—this shrimp stir fry is a quick weeknight hero. Tender shrimp, crisp veggies, and fluffy quinoa come together with a punchy garlic-ginger soy sauce for a clean, satisfying meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 cups cooked quinoa

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 cup snap peas

1 cup shredded carrots

2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp honey or maple syrup

Optional: green onions, sesame seeds, chili flakes for garnish

Instructions

Sauté the Shrimp: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

Cook the Veggies: In the same pan, add another tbsp oil. Stir fry bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots for 4–5 minutes until just tender-crisp.

Add Flavors: Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook 1 minute, then add soy sauce, vinegar, and honey. Toss to coat.

Combine: Add cooked quinoa and shrimp back into the pan. Stir everything together and cook 2–3 more minutes to heat through.

Serve: Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or chili flakes if desired.

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