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Spicy Cajun Shrimp + Quinoa Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. raw Jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp ghee coconut oil, or avocado/olive oil
  • 1 tsp. cajun seasoning
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves pressed
  • 2 1/4 cups bone broth or stock (chicken, veggetable stock...your choice)
  • 2-3 large tomatoes chopped
  • 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice
  • 1 jalapeno finely chopped
  • sea salt and pepper to your taste
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 stalk of green onion finely chopped to garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the ghee, or oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. 
  • In a small bowl, combine the shrimp with cajun seasoning, sea salt and pepper, Toss well to coat. 
  • Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook on both sides until opaque. Set aside. 
  • Add garlic to the pan and stir until fragrant, then add tomatoes and broth.
  • Bring to a simmer then lower the heat. 
  • Add quinoa, stir, cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until quinoa is just done. 
  • Stir in lemon juice, chopped green onion, jalapeno and cooked shrimp. 
  • Cook until shrimp are heated through again, just a minute or so.
  • Enjoy!