Spicy Coconut Shrimp with Quinoa

Name: Spicy Coconut Shrimp with Quinoa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 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 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

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

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

Updated at: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:21:51 GMT