Name: Healthy One-Skillet Shrimp and Quinoa
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pint mixed cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 bunch scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated); Juice of 1/2 lemon; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 2 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup white quinoa, rinsed; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/4 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp, tails removed

Directions

Combine the tomatoes, scallion greens, lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl and toss to coat.
Add the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, scallion whites, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the paste turns brick red and the scallions and celery just begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add the quinoa and stir to coat in the tomato paste mixture. Pour in 2 cups water and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Bring to a high simmer and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the quinoa is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
Adjust the heat to medium-low, add the shrimp, sprinkle with salt and pepper, cover and cook until the shrimp is firm and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and scatter with the cherry tomato salad.

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