2 serving of zesty shrimp and quinoa contains 575 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 51% carbs, 22% fat, and 27% protein. This is a good source of protein (68% of your Daily Value), potassium (18% of your Daily Value), and magnesium (54% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Tamari soy sauce 1 tbsp or 18g
Balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp or 48g
Olive oil ½ tbsp or 7g
Directions
- Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions.
- In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and garlic. Stir until well blended and set the sauce aside.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and chopped onions to the pan.
- When the shrimp begin to turn pink, add the sauce to the pan and continue to cook, stirring frequently.
- Once the shrimp are cooked through (about 3-5 minutes), add the quinoa to the pan and stir until well combined.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 2 serving of zesty shrimp and quinoa (387g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 575 | |
| Fats | 14g | 18% |
| Saturated fats | 2g | 10% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 1987mg | 86% |
| Carbs | 72g | 26% |
| Net carbs | 65g | |
| Fiber | 7g | 26% |
| Sugar | 10g | |
| Protein | 38g | |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 5mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 869mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0.1μg | |
| Beta carotene | 11μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 208mg | 38% |
| Copper | 1mg | 99% |
| Fluoride | 1μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 203μg | 51% |
| Lycopene | 0.2μg | |
| Magnesium | 226mg | 54% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 94% |
| Niacin | 5mg | 32% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 858mg | 123% |
| Retinol | 92μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 58μg | 106% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.4mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A IU | 325IU | |
| Vitamin A | 93μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2μg | 79% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D IU | 3IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 5mg | 35% |
| Vitamin K | 7μg | 5% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 41% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 10g | |
| Sucrose | 1g | |
| Glucose | 5g | |
| Fructose | 4g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 44g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 2g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.3g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.2g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 4g | |
| Cystine | 0.4g | |
| Glutamic acid | 6g | |
| Glycine | 2g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 2g | |
| Leucine | 3g | |
| Lysine | 3g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 2g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.5g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 2g | |





