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Crispy Quinoa Cups with Coconut Shrimp and Lime
A modern Asian creation featuring a crispy quinoa crust, topped with sautéed shrimp, creamy coconut sauce, and lime zest. A sophisticated and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- 200 g Quinoa
- 200 ml Coconut milk
- 250 g Shrimp, peeled
- 2 fruit Lime
- 1 medium Onion
- 15 g Fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp Sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 200 ml Water
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 10 g Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the quinoa with water and coconut milk (150 ml) according to package directions, then let cool slightly.
Step 2
Shape the cooked quinoa into 2 cups in oven-safe molds. Bake at 180°C for 12 minutes until crispy.
Step 3
Meanwhile, finely mince the onion and ginger.
Step 4
Squeeze the limes for juice and zest one lime.
Step 5
Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over high heat. Sauté the onion and ginger for 2 minutes.
Step 6
Add the shrimp and cook for 4 minutes until pink.
Step 7
Pour in the remaining coconut milk (50 ml), soy sauce, honey, and lime juice. Simmer for 3 minutes.
Step 8
Season with salt and pepper.
Step 9
Remove the quinoa cups from the oven and fill with the shrimp mixture.
Step 10
Garnish with lime zest and fresh cilantro before serving.