This is a play on Southern US Shrimp and Cheesy Grits. This is one portion. Adjust ingredients for more portions.
Cheesy Quinoa
1/2 cup white quinoa
1 cup water
1 cup (loose) fresh shredded mild or medium cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Milk as needed to keep the mixture smooth and creamy
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly. Put in saucepan with water, bring to a low boil, reduce to simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff cooked quinoa. Add cheese blend and stir. Add milk slowly as needed to keep a smooth, creamy mixture.
Shrimp
5/6 large shrimp, pealed and de-veined, rinsed and dried
A few pinches of granulated garlic
A few pinches of cayenne pepper
2 TBSP unsalted butter
2 TBSP olive oil
Dust the shrimp with granulated garlic and cayenne pepper. Heat a pan with butter and OO to medium high. When oil/butter is foaming, place shrimp in the pan. Cook shrimp one minute or just a little more per side. Look for a nice color. Do not overcook!
Plate your cheesy quinoa, place shrimp on top. Garnish with freshly ground pepper and sliced green onions.
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Cheesy Quinoa
1/2 cup white quinoa
1 cup water
1 cup (loose) fresh shredded mild or medium cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Milk as needed to keep the mixture smooth and creamy
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly. Put in saucepan with water, bring to a low boil, reduce to simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff cooked quinoa. Add cheese blend and stir. Add milk slowly as needed to keep a smooth, creamy mixture.
Shrimp
5/6 large shrimp, pealed and de-veined, rinsed and dried
A few pinches of granulated garlic
A few pinches of cayenne pepper
2 TBSP unsalted butter
2 TBSP olive oil
Dust the shrimp with granulated garlic and cayenne pepper. Heat a pan with butter and OO to medium high. When oil/butter is foaming, place shrimp in the pan. Cook shrimp one minute or just a little more per side. Look for a nice color. Do not overcook!
Plate your cheesy quinoa, place shrimp on top. Garnish with freshly ground pepper and sliced green onions.
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