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Blackened Shrimp & Pesto QuinoaBowl

Happy Sunday! It's our favorite day of the week to cook. Every Sunday we share a recipe so you can cook along with us.

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Happy Sunday! It’s our favorite day of the week to cook. So every Sunday we share a recipe so you can cook along with us.


Blackened Shrimp & Pesto Quinoa Bowl

Hey friends,

Some of my favorite meals start with what I already have in the fridge. This Blackened Shrimp and Pesto Quinoa Bowl is exactly that kind of dish. It’s flexible, fresh, and full of flavor. A handful of shrimp, some cooked quinoa, a spoonful of pesto, and whatever veggies you’ve got come together in a way that feels intentional.

It’s light, bold, and easy enough for a quiet Sunday but impressive enough to share. It offers a perfect balance of spicy seafood and fresh, Mediterranean-inspired ingredients.

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Ingredients

To make this recipe, please assemble the following
ingredients and prepare each item as noted:

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning

  • 2 cups quinoa, cooked according to package instructions

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 cucumber, diced

  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced

  • 1/4 cup store bought pesto sauce

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn for garnish

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