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Michael’s Cajun Shrimp with Quinoa

May 2, 2010 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 7 Comments

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Mary Anne here. My “significant other,” Michael, knows his way around a kitchen. When we first started dating, he actually tried to boss me around, certain that I was inept in his domain. While this preposterous notion tickled me to no end,  in truth, he really is quite an accomplished home-cook and, on those nights I’m just too tired to conjure up anything more than a moan with a side of whine, he rescues me with delicious, just-this-side-of-spicy fare.

Shrimp often takes center stage on our table. For whatever reason,  shrimp – be it fresh jumbo or just plain frozen – seems to be on sale at our local grocery at least twice a month making it very affordable. (The shrimp in this dish was a steal at $7.99!) And as we count our pennies, we also count our carbs: this past year we discovered a wonderful alternative to rice and pasta — Quinoa.

Quinoa is NOT a carb – it’s a gluten-free protein, rendering it highly digestible. This product dates back 5,000 years originating in the Incan culture of South America. According to the package, the Incas referred to Quinoa as the “mother grain.” We like it for all of the healthful reasons, but also for its delicious, nutty flavor. Bonus — it’s only about 170 calories per serving! Again, a bit more expensive than rice or pasta, but worth the investment if you have a gluten allergy or an expanding waistline!

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Michael’s Cajun Shrimp with Quinoa
Serves 6

Ingredients:
1lb. large shrimp – $7.99
2-3 Tablespoons olive oil – stock
1- 15 oz can diced tomatoes, drained – $0.99
2 stalks celery, diced – stock
6 scallions, chopped – $0.69
4 cloves garlic, minced – stock
4 Teaspoons Cajun seasoning – stock
½ cup Worcestershire – stock
½ white wine – stock
2 teaspoons lemon juice – stock
Quinoa, prepared as package directs – $3.69
Grand Total Assuming Well-Stocked Pantry: $13.36
Total Per Serving: $2.23

Directions:
1. In a large skillet over medium-high flame, heat the olive oil. Sauté the celery, scallions, and garlic about 5 minutes until translucent.

2. Add the Cajun spice, stirring well to combine. Continue sauteeing for another minute.

3. Add the Worcestershire sauce, wine, lemon juice, tomatoes, and shrimp. Continue cooking over medium-high flame 5 to 6 minutes until shrimp is pink and cooked through.

4. Serve over prepared Quinoa. Garnish with sliced lemon and scallions (optional).

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Filed Under: Entrees, Recipe Index, Recipes Under $20, Seafood Tagged With: asian, basics, family, food, Recipes Under $20, Seafood, The Lows

About Mary Anne Rittenhouse

The mother in this mother-daughter duo, Mary Anne is a registered nurse who has also worked for over two decades as a professional caterer

Comments

  1. Mrs. A says

    May 4, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    Mrs. A -here . As a former teacher, I am authorized to hand out “stars” for work well done- ergo , Feast on the Cheap is awarded 2 stars for the May2 post. One to Michael – for his “Cajun Shimp ” gustatory recipe- the other for Mary Anne’s lesson on “Quinoa”. xxooxx

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    • feastonthecheap says

      May 4, 2010 at 8:21 pm

      Why thank you, Mrs. A! And Michael thanks you as well:) He has really enjoyed sharing his recipe and promises to become a regular contributor. A win-win for us! See you in a couple of days, and thanks again for the stars! xoxo

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  2. Erinn Curry says

    August 12, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    I”m am trying for the first time and hope the dinner goes well tonight thank you for everything!

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    • feastonthecheap says

      August 12, 2010 at 4:02 pm

      So jealous that you’re stirring up this dish! Sounds really good as dinner time nears. I’m feasting on leftovers from a new creation tonight, so I really shouldn’t complain:). Hope you are as happy with Michael’s Cajun Shrimp as we are. Please let us know how you like it, and thank you so much for writing. Cheers! M & M

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  3. Terry says

    May 11, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    I just tried this tonight (I have a mouthful as I type) and it is fabulous. Fabulous!! I was unsure about the Worcestershire sauce but I shouldn’t have been. This couldn’t have been better. Please thank Michael for such a delicious recipe.

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    • feastonthecheap says

      May 11, 2011 at 7:06 pm

      Michael was so happy when I read your comment to him! He really is a wonderful cook – my only problem is he doesn’t write anything down, so I literally have to shadow him to get a recipe. Thanks so much for your comment – maybe it will encourage him to share more often. Cheers!

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