Quinoa and Blackened Shrimp Salad with Mango Salsa

This vibrant quinoa salad combines spicy blackened shrimp with refreshing mango salsa for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning
• 1 cup mango, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
2. In a bowl, combine the shrimp with olive oil and blackening seasoning, making sure each shrimp is well coated.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are blackened and cooked through.
4. In another bowl, combine the diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine the salsa.
5. Arrange the cooked quinoa on a serving platter. Top with blackened shrimp and spoon the mango salsa over everything.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful quinoa salad.

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