New World Shrimp

• Olive oil spray
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable) or water
• 4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
• 1/2 to 3/4 pound medium raw, frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 to 3 medium tomatoes, chopped, or one 14-ounce can, drained and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley, or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh

1. Preheat the oven to 450F.
2. Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
3. Pour the quinoa into the pot and add the liquid.
4. Stir to make an even layer.
5. In a medium bowl, mix the garlic, thyme, salt, olive oil, and vermouth.
6. Add the shrimp and stir to coat.
7. Pour the entire mixture into the pot.
8. Layer in the tomatoes and the bell pepper slices.
9. Sprinkle with lemon zest and parsley.
10. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
11. Remove the cover and let sit for 2 to 5 minutes before serving to allow the quinoa to fully absorb all the liquid.
12. Calories: 458
13. Protein: 25g
14. Carbohydrates: 64g
15. Fat: 12g
16. Cholesterol: 84mg
17. Sodium: 218
18. Fiber: 7g

olive oil spray, quinoa, broth, garlic, thyme, salt, olive oil, white wine, frozen shrimp, tomatoes, green bell pepper, lemon zest, parsley

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/new-world-shrimp-378790 (may not work)