Quinoa and Pan Cooked Shrimp

Directions

Heat half the olive oil and butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Stir in the leeks and cook until they soften, then stir in quinoa and cook stirring until it smells toasty and begins to brown. Stir in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the peas off the heat and transfer the mixture to a platter; cover and keep warm.

In the same pan add 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil and place over medium high heat. Add half the shrimp and cook until they begin to turn opaque and pink in color. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl. Add the remaining oil to the pan and cook the remaining shrimp. Stir in the remaining butter and when melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until the garlic softens. Pour in the wine and stir to blend all the ingredients. Return the shrimp and any juices to the pan, stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.

Pour over the warmed quinoa and serve.

This recipe is featured on show 2113 – Shrimp.


SIZE MATTERS!
Miniature shrimp can run as many as 100 per pound.
Small shrimp will be about 35-45 count per pound.


Medium shrimp will be about 31-35 count per pound.


Large shrimp will be about 21-30 count per pound.


Extra-large shrimp will be about 16-20 count per pound.


Jumbo shrimp will be about 10-15 count per pound.


Colossal shrimp will be about 4-9 count per pound.