⏱ 30 min totalLemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa
Per 1 serving · 173 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein22g29% of calories
- Carbs30g40% of calories
- Fat11g31% of calories
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa (173 g) has 304 calories, with 22 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (40% of calories). It is high in protein (44% DV), Vitamin E (24% DV) and Vitamin B6 (32% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 41% and 48% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein44%
- Vitamin E24%
- Vitamin B632%
- Folate (B9)26%
- Vitamin B1253%
- Choline22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Thiamine14%
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Niacin17%
- Pantothenic acid14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium41%
- Cholesterol48%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Quinoa
½ tbsp Olive oil
4 oz Shrimp- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
½ tsp Garlic powder
½ tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Dill
Directions
- 1
Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then cook according to package directions.
- 2
While the quinoa cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and spread into an even layer.
- 3
Season the shrimp with the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque, 3–4 minutes.
- 4
Add the lemon juice and toss to coat; cook 1 minute to concentrate the sauce, then remove from heat and stir in the chopped dill.
- 5
Fluff the quinoa with a fork. Serve the shrimp and pan juices over the quinoa and garnish with a little extra dill if desired.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (173 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 64 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 5 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Folate (B9) | 103 μg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 53% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 123 mg | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 85 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 111 mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 479 mg | 68% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 38 μg | 68% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 4 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 61 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 22 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 304 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 58minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 37minCycling (moderate)
- 25minRunning (6 mph)
- 43minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa?
One serving of Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa (1 serving) has 304 calories, which works out to 176 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa high in protein?
It provides a solid 22 g of protein per serving (44% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 27 g of net carbs and 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa?
936 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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