Garlic Shrimp and Crispy Brussels Sprouts Grain Bowl
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Recipe type: Entree
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Serves: 3-4 servings
 
Mixed grains topped with garlic shrimp, crispy brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and crunchy chickpeas then drizzled with maple balsamic vinaigrette. This garlic shrimp and crispy brussels sprouts grain bowl is delicious, simple to make, and perfect for a fall weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Garlic Shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1½ dozen large shrimp, deshelled and deveined
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Grain Bowl
  • 1½ cup mixed grains
  • 1 cup mixed greens
  • Microgreens
  • 2-4 tablespoons pomegranate arils
  • 2-4 tablespoons dried cranberries
Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
  1. In a medium sized skillet, add about a tablespoon of olive oil. Allow the olive oil to heat for a minute. Then add minced garlic and cook the garlic for a few minutes until browned and aromatic. Add the brussels sprouts and cook for about 8-10 minutes until browned and crispy. Lightly season with salt. Set the brussels sprouts aside for now.
  2. In the same medium sized skillet, add olive oil and heat for about a minute before adding minced garlic. Cook the garlic for a few minutes until browned and aromatic. Next, add shrimp and cook until the shrimp turns reddish orange and no longer translucent. Lightly season the shrimp with salt. Set the shrimp aside for now.
  3. To make the grain bowl, add mixed grains. Add mixed greens, brussels sprouts, garlic shrimp, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and crispy chickpeas.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil until combined.
  5. Serve this Garlic Shrimp and Crispy Brussels Sprouts Grain Bowl with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Recipe by Cooking with a Wallflower at https://cookingwithawallflower.com/2018/10/17/garlic-shrimp-and-crispy-brussels-sprouts-grain-bowl/