Dinner: Balsamic-Glazed Shrimp with Quinoa

Recipe by Judy Kim Don't call these guys shrimpy—they're big on flavor.

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Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Balsamic-Glazed Shrimp with Quinoa

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Ingredients

1 c. quinoa
1 c. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 oranges
1 lemon
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/2 c. dry white wine
2 tbsp. sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium pot, prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Turn off heat, mix in parsley and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, rinse and dry shrimp. Place shrimp in a medium mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place shrimp in an even layer on a rimmed sheet pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium-low heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon orange zest, juice of 2 oranges, juice of 1 lemon, balsamic vinegar, white wine, and sugar. Increase heat to high, bring sauce to a boil and simmer on medium-high. Reduce until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Toss shrimp with balsamic-citrus glaze. Serve over herbed quinoa, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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