BBQ Shrimp Quinoa Bowls

Shrimp quinoa bowls are a simple and versatile dinner that comes together quickly, making them ideal for busy weeknights. Plus, who doesn’t love a one-bowl meal? Tender BBQ shrimp and steamed broccoli are served over fluffy quinoa mixed with melty cheese for a satisfying dinner the whole family will love! (Even my kids and husband who, in the past, would turn up their noses at quinoa, enjoy second helpings.) It’s also a great way to use your homemade bourbon BBQ sauce or balsamic BBQ sauce. And finally, this is a fantastic recipe to make ahead for easy lunches. 

Here are some highlights:

So much flavor! The slightly sweet and briny shrimp is dressed perfectly in your choice of BBQ sauce, making this dish big in all sorts of bold flavors. It’s such a great pairing with the sharp cheddar!

Kid-friendly. But even with all the flavor, kids just gobble this meal up! I think it’s the combo of BBQ sauce and lots of salty cheese in the quinoa.

Make-ahead worthy. You can make this recipe ahead and stash it in the fridge for grab-and-go lunches, or double it, serve one batch for dinner, and portion out the rest for later.

Gluten-free. This is a naturally gluten-free meal as long as you check the bottle of BBQ sauce to ensure it’s gluten-free if needed.

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cup chicken or vegetable broth or stock
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz)

• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 1 ½ pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ¼ cup barbecue sauce plus additional for serving, if desired