Quinoa Shrimp “Fried Rice”

Quinoa Shrimp Fried Rice is a more healthy, tasty take at the conventional ham fried rice. It’s made with nutritious quinoa (no white rice), carrots, peas, edamame, shrimp and a delicious seasoning. A hearty thrilling recipe!

Shrimp Fried Rice with Quinoa

I additionally made this chicken Fried Rice (made with brown rice) which I shared some years in the past and next i might even ought to strive a cauliflower version which replaces the white rice however for now I’m honestly loving this quinoa and shrimp model!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup white quinoa
• 12 oz medium (51-60) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 tsp olive oil , divided
• Salt
• 4 large eggs
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce , or to taste
• 2 Tbsp mirin
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots blend
• 1/2 cup shelled edamame
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions (about 4 stalks)
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 tsp peeled and finely minced ginger

INTRUCTIONS

1. preferably the day earlier than getting ready this dish prepare dinner quinoa in line with directions on package in 2 cups water. chill in an airtight field in refrigerator till equipped to apply. 
2. The quinoa also can be cooked simply before making ready the recipe, simply drain off any excess liquid.
3. warmness 2 tsp oil in a 12-inch (fairly deep) non-stick skillet or non-stick wok over medium-high warmness. 
4. add shrimp, season gently with salt and cook dinner, tossing occasionally until shrimp are opaque and just cooked via, about 2 mins. switch shrimp to a plate. 
5. add some other 2 tsp oil to skillet. add peas and carrots, edamame, green onions, garlic and ginger and saute 3 minutes. Push greens over to at least one aspect of the pan. 
6. upload closing 2 tsp oil to contrary facet of the pan. add in eggs and cook and scramble until they're just set (however are still barely runny). 
7. upload quinoa and shrimp to skillet. Drizzle in soy sauce, mirin and sesame oil. 
8. cook dinner and toss until liquid has evaporated, about 2 - three mins. Toss in cilantro and serve warm.

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