Quick Healthy Seafood Meals for Two
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious dinner with these quick healthy seafood meals for two. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe features fresh...
Ingredients
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 oz salmon fillet
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy.
- While the quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and oregano; cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Move the shrimp to one side of the skillet, and add the salmon fillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Once the quinoa is done, fluff it with a fork and divide it onto two plates; top with the shrimp and salmon mixture.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the seafood and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.