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Shrimp Fried Quinoa

Name: Shrimp Fried Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup Quinoa; ¼ tbsp Coconut oil; 3 oz Shrimp; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ tsp Ginger root; ½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ¼ tsp Sesame oil; ¾ tsp Sambal oelek; ⅛ cup, chopped Onion; 1 cup Mixed vegetables; ¾ large Egg; ½ tbsp Cilantro; ½ tsp Sriracha

Per 1 serving · 433 g · 15 ingredients

Calories

490

25%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
31g
25% of calories
Carbs
62g
51% of calories
Fat
13g
24% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Shrimp Fried Quinoa (433 g) has 490 calories, with 31 g of protein, 62 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (51% of calories). It is high in protein (62% DV), dietary fiber (45% DV) and Vitamin A (76% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 59%, 25% and 82% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

113cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

6.3g

Net carbs

50g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

13g

1.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein62%
Dietary fiber45%
Vitamin A76%
Vitamin C30%
Thiamine36%
Riboflavin (B2)37%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E18%
Calcium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium59%
Saturated fat25%
Cholesterol82%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 25 min

1
Cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside to cool completely.
2
Heat half of the coconut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until opaque and just cooked through, 2–3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3
Return the skillet to medium-high and add the remaining coconut oil. Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant and softened, 3–4 minutes.
4
Add the frozen mixed vegetables and cook until hot. Stir in the cooked quinoa and shrimp, then add soy sauce, sesame oil, and sambal. Toss and cook until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
5
Push the mixture to the sides to make a well. Pour in the eggs and scramble until just set, then fold into the quinoa.
6
Remove from heat and serve garnished with cilantro and sriracha to taste.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (433 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	683 μg	76%
Vitamin C	27 mg	30%
Vitamin D	1 μg	5%
Vitamin E	3 mg	18%
Vitamin K	2 μg	2%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	36%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg	37%
Niacin	5 mg	34%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	50%
Folate (B9)	183 μg	46%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	54%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	32%
Choline	214 mg	39%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	153 mg	15%
Iron	5 mg	65%
Potassium	931 mg	20%
Magnesium	168 mg	40%
Phosphorus	630 mg	90%
Zinc	4 mg	33%
Copper	1 mg	77%
Manganese	2 mg	70%
Selenium	42 μg	76%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.2 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	23 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	0.3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	106 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	22 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 490 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

93min
Walking (3.5 mph)
59min
Cycling (moderate)
41min
Running (6 mph)
69min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Shrimp Fried Quinoa?

One serving of Shrimp Fried Quinoa (1 serving) has 490 calories, which works out to 113 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Shrimp Fried Quinoa high in protein?

It provides a solid 31 g of protein per serving (62% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% 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 Shrimp Fried Quinoa keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 50 g of net carbs and 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Shrimp Fried Quinoa?

1366 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Shrimp Fried Quinoa?

1.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (433 g)

Calories490

% Daily Value*

Total fat 13g	16%
Saturated fat 5g	25%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 247mg	82%
Sodium 1,366mg	59%
Total carbohydrate 62g	23%
Dietary fiber 13g	45%
Total sugars 1.6g
Protein 31g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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