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Shrimp Buddha Bowl

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August 20, 2018

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November 20, 2022

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Hello Monday, we meet again.  Sadly, the weekend is gone and it’s time to get back to the office 🙁  Luckily, I’ve got this gorgeous and tasty Shrimp Buddha Bowl on my side to help me get through the day.  You may have seen the Buddha bowl trend making it’s rounds on Pinterest…let me tell you, they’re worth the hype.

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  • Shrimp Buddha Bowl
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This isn’t my first Buddha Bowl recipe (the first is in my 2nd meal prep eBook), but after making this one, I’ve decided that I really need to make these more often.  They’re usually packed full of grains, veggies, and maybe a protein, then topped off with some kind of dressing to bring it all together.  I used a honey mustard vinaigrette on top because I was already making some for another recipe in my meal prep.  It worked perfectly with the flavors in this bowl, and I killed 2 birds with 1 stone.  #winning
When you look at the nutrition info for this recipe, you might be a little alarmed to see how much cholesterol is in it.  That’s because shrimp are naturally high in cholesterol…BUT it’s been shown that shrimp actually raises your good cholesterol (HDL) and is recommended as part of a heart-healthy diet.  I will caution you that if you’re buying your shrimp frozen, check the bag for 2 things – first, I’d recommend finding one with less than 300 mg of sodium per serving (Kroger sells a good one), and second, be wary of farmed shrimp, which often contain high levels of pollutants.

In case you were wondering, of course you can meal prep this dish!  Check it out…

Next Monday, I’ll show you what else I meal prepped with this meal for the week!

Recipe

3.91 from 63 votes

Shrimp Buddha Bowl

Prep: 20 minutes mins
Cook: 30 minutes mins
Total: 50 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail off
  • 1/2 cup dry tri-color quinoa, cooked according to package directions, (90 grams)
  • 1 1/2 cups butternut squash, cubed, (215 grams)
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, (200 grams)
  • 6 cups kale, chopped
  • 2 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Oh My Spice! Lemon Pepper Seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Honey Mustard Dressing

  • 3 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Toss butternut squash cubes with 1/2 tsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning.  Arrange in single layer on lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.  Set aside.
  • Add trimmed asparagus to a shallow, microwave safe dish.  Lay a very damp paper towel over top of the dish and microwave for 2 1/2 minutes.  Place steamed asparagus immediately into an ice bath to stop the cooking.  Pay dry and cut into bite size pieces.  Set aside.
  • Heat 1/2 tsp olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet.  Add kale and drizzle with dijon mustard.  Sauté kale, turning continuously with tongs until it turns bright green and tender (about 3-5 minutes).  Set aside.
  • Whisk all dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Rinse shrimp in a colander, then pat dry.  Season with remaining Lemon Pepper Seasoning and smoked paprika on both sides.
  • Heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat (aim for the higher side of medium-high) in a large skillet.  Add shrimp in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet.  (You may have to do this in more than 1 batch.)  Allow shrimp to cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and continue cooking until shrimp is opaque, another 2-3 minutes.
  • Assemble bowls with quinoa, kale, butternut squash, asparagus, and shrimp. Top with dressing and serve.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 389kcal (19%), Carbohydrates: 29g (10%), Protein: 40g (80%), Fat: 13g (20%), Cholesterol: 255mg (85%), Sodium: 609mg (26%), Potassium: 416mg (12%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 4g (4%)

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Erin is the author behind Peanut Butter and Fitness. She started this website in 2013 as a way to keep track of her favorite healthier kitchen creations and meal preps. Today, she still loves playing with her food and camera while helping others strike a balance between indulgence and well-being.

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  1. Erin
    April 20, 2024

    5 stars
    Meal prepped with this recipe. I don’t love kale so I used spinach instead, and did not have any Quinoa so I used brown rice. Love it!

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