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Slow Cooker Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa

Name: Slow Cooker Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 230 min
Total time: 245 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup Quinoa; 1 cup Tomatoes; ½ cup Chicken broth; ¼ cup, chopped Onion; ¼ cup, chopped Green bell pepper; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ⅛ tsp Cajun seasoning; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; 4 oz Shrimp; 1 tsp Hot sauce

Per 1 serving · 603 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

340

17%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
26g
30% of calories
Carbs
43g
50% of calories
Fat
7.8g
20% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Slow Cooker Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa (603 g) has 340 calories, with 26 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 7.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (50% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), dietary fiber (32% DV) and Vitamin C (75% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 61% and 48% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

56cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

7.6g

Net carbs

34g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

8.9g

9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein52%
Dietary fiber32%
Vitamin C75%
Vitamin E30%
Thiamine131%
Niacin34%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A13%
Vitamin K10%
Riboflavin (B2)19%
Calcium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium61%
Cholesterol48%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 230 min

1
Soak and rinse the quinoa, then toast in a skillet until golden brown.
2
In a 3.5-4 quart slow cooker, combine the diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, onions, bell pepper, quinoa, garlic, and Cajun seasoning.
3
Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
4
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning halfway, until bright pink and tender.
5
Stir the cooked shrimp into the quinoa mixture. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes on high. Sprinkle with hot sauce if desired and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (603 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	117 μg	13%
Vitamin C	68 mg	75%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	5 mg	30%
Vitamin K	12 μg	10%
Thiamine	2 mg	131%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	19%
Niacin	5 mg	34%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	56%
Folate (B9)	134 μg	34%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	55%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	22%
Choline	146 mg	26%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	186 mg	19%
Iron	4 mg	51%
Potassium	1,064 mg	23%
Magnesium	142 mg	34%
Phosphorus	555 mg	79%
Zinc	3 mg	27%
Copper	1 mg	67%
Manganese	1 mg	55%
Selenium	39 μg	71%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	8 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	674 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	13 μg	—
Fructose	4 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	4 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	6,089 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	61 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	22 g	—
Sucrose	0.5 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 340 calories

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

65min
Walking (3.5 mph)
41min
Cycling (moderate)
28min
Running (6 mph)
48min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Slow Cooker Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa?

One serving of Slow Cooker Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa (1 serving) has 340 calories, which works out to 56 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Slow Cooker Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa high in protein?

Yes. It has 26 g of protein per serving, and 30% of its calories come from protein (7.6 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Slow Cooker Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Slow Cooker Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa?

1392 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Slow Cooker Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa?

9 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 (603 g)

Calories340

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.8g	10%
Saturated fat 1.1g	6%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 1,392mg	61%
Total carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary fiber 8.9g	32%
Total sugars 9g
Protein 26g

* 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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