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Upcountry Pineapple Shrimp Quinoa

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Upcountry Pineapple Shrimp Quinoa

Under a purple jacaranda, a big picnic bowl gathers grilled shrimp and bright garden produce.

Recipe

Upcountry Pineapple Shrimp Quinoa

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup mint and cilantro

Directions

  1. Grill or sear shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and 145°F.
  2. Whisk lime juice, oil, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Toss quinoa, pineapple, cucumber, tomatoes, and herbs with dressing.
  4. Top with warm shrimp and serve.