Mediterranean Shrimp & Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
2. While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Season shrimp with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
5. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and parsley.
6. Add cooked shrimp to the bowl and gently toss to combine.
7. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately.