Discover this delightful recipe for quick healthy seafood meals for two that are not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavors. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a nutritious weeknight meal.
Prep: Cook: 2 servingsMediterranean
Ingredients
8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 oz salmon fillet, skin removed
2 cups spinach, fresh
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
In the same skillet, add salmon fillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky.
Add fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking until spinach wilts and tomatoes are slightly softened.
Return the shrimp to the skillet, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and heat through for an additional minute.
Serve the seafood mixture over a bed of quinoa and top with crumbled feta cheese.