Shrimp & Quinoa

Shrimp & Quinoa
Michelle (MMmom), adapted from Mason Dixon Mom (blog)

For shrimp & marinade:
1lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 Tbsp chili sauce or garlic hot sauce
1 Tbsp chopped garlic
palmful of chopped parsley
1/4 c olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Mix all ingredients.  Refrigerate for 30 minutes to a few hours.

For quinoa:
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1 Tbsp chopped garlic
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
chili or garlic hot sauce to taste
3/4 c quinoa
1 1/4 c chicken stock or broth
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 c frozen corn
3 green onions, chopped

Heat olive oil in a large skillet.  Sauté onion and garlic until softened.  Add seasonings and hot sauce and sauté until fragrant.  Add quinoa and sauté, stirring, for a few minutes.  Pour in the stock along with the beans and corn.  Bring to a boil.  Stir in the shrimp, along with marinade.  Cover and lower to a simmer.  Simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is done.  Fold in the green onion and serve.