Zesty Grilled Shrimp with Roasted Veggie Quinoa Salad
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender grilled shrimp seasoned with a tangy lime-cilantro marinade, served over a vibrant quinoa salad packed with roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and chickpeas. A delightful GLP-1 friendly dinner that's high in protein, fiber, and complex carbs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups quinoa, cooked
- 2 medium bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and chili powder. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to marinate.
- 2
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
Liked this one?
Build a week's meal plan around this recipe
Make a free account, put Zesty Grilled Shrimp with Roasted Veggie Quinoa Salad on any day, and fill the rest of the week from 5,000+ recipes. Every ingredient lands on one grocery list your household can share.
Free to start, no card needed. Log in


