Sizzling Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa Veggie Pilaf
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender, juicy shrimp sautéed in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce, served over a flavorful quinoa pilaf loaded with roasted veggies - a perfect GLP-1 friendly dinner that's easy to digest and packed with protein!
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, using the chicken broth instead of water. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- 2
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.


