June 10, 2022
Charred Shrimp, Pesto & Quinoa Bowl
Charred Shrimp, Pesto & Quinoa Bowls
Ingredients
- Ingredient Checklist⅓ cup prepared pesto
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (16-20 count), patted dry
- 4 cups arugula
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado, diced
METHOD
- Step 1 - Whisk pesto, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Remove 4 tablespoons of the mixture to a small bowl; set both bowls aside.
- Step 2 - Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until just cooked through with a slight char, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- Step 3 - Add arugula and quinoa to the large bowl with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Divide the arugula mixture between 4 bowls. Top with tomatoes, avocado and shrimp. Drizzle each bowl with 1 tablespoon of the reserved pesto mixture.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ⅓ cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts ⅓ cup chopped salami ¼ cup chopped pepperoncini 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish 500g chicken cutlets ½ teaspoon ground pepper 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced Instructions Step 1 Preheat broiler to high. Step 2 Mix 2 tablespoons oil, artichoke hearts, salami, pepperoncini, vinegar and oregano in a medium bowl. Step 3 Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large broiler-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and add to the pan. Step 4 Cook until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Turn the chicken over and top each piece with the artichoke mixture and cheese. Step 5 Transfer the pan to the oven and broil the chicken until the cheese is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, 3 to 4 minutes more. Step 6 Serve the chicken with any pan drippings and oregano, if desired. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 20minutes Serves: 4 Nutrient Value (per serving): Calories: 303cal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Carbohydrates: 3g |


