Shrimp with Quinoa and Thai Peanut Sauce

This shrimp with quinoa and Thai Peanut Sauce is a light, nourishing dish that brings together clean ingredients and bold Thai flavor. Juicy shrimp are paired with protein-rich quinoa and fresh vegetables, then finished with our rich, authentic Thai Peanut Sauce for a perfectly balanced meal.

The combination of warm grains, tender shrimp, and crisp textures creates a satisfying bowl that is both wholesome and full of flavor. It is an easy way to enjoy a nutrient-dense meal without sacrificing taste.

Quick to prepare and naturally gluten-free, this recipe is ideal for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or meal prep option. It is a simple, modern way to bring Thai-inspired flavor into everyday cooking.

Author

Watcharee Limanon

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

2

Category

Condiment

Cuisine

Thai

Ingredients

• 4 tbs. WATCHAREE'S Thai Peanut sauce
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbs. fresh ginger, diced
• ¼ cup WATCHAREE'S pad Thai sauce
• 2 tbs. unsalted roasted peanuts, ground
• 6 raw shrimp
• Oil mist

Directions

1. Spray oil mist in a pan and heat it to medium high heat. 
2. Sauté the shrimp in a pan with pad Thai sauce until cooked through. 
3. Set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine WATCHAREE'S Thai peanut sauce, quinoa, mint, parsley and ginger and mix well.
5. Put quinoa salad in wine glasses.
6. Arrange shrimp around the rims of wine glasses. Sprinkle ground peanuts before serving.
7. For a vegan dish, please substitute shrimp with tofu. 
8. Feel free to add other vegetables to the quinoa salad such as cucumbers and carrots.
9. Enjoy!