Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (185g) white quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups (480ml) distilled or spring water
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) sea salt
  • 1/2 lb (225g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb (225g) sea scallops, patted dry
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) avocado oil
  • 1 medium (150g) ripe avocado, sliced
  • 2 cups (60g) baby kale or spinach, chopped
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh cilantro, minced

Instructions:

  1. Combine rinsed quinoa, water, and salt in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Remove quinoa from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  3. Pat the shrimp and scallops completely dry with paper towels to ensure a proper sear.
  4. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  5. Add seafood in a single layer. Sear scallops for 2 minutes per side until a mahogany-colored crust forms.
  6. Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until they turn opaque and curl into a 'C' shape.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, and minced cilantro.
  8. Toss the chopped kale in the lime dressing until the leaves are velvety and coated.
  9. Divide the fluffy quinoa between two bowls.
  10. Layer the dressed kale, seared seafood, and sliced avocado on top of the quinoa.