Embark on a culinary journey with our Thai Shrimp Scampi Quinoa Bowls, where flavorful shrimp scampi meets the wholesome goodness of quinoa. Elevate your bowl experience with this delightful fusion inspired by the vibrant tastes of Thailand.

thai shrimp scampi quinoa bowls

I am having a bit of wanderlust at the moment.

Currently, I am finishing up my Tokyo recaps and looking at pictures makes me want to buy a plane ticket right meow and soar across the big pond. To where? Anywhere, to be honest. Okay, I say anywhere, but don’t all travel peeps carry a constant must-see list?

thai shrimp scampi quinoa bowls

On yours truly top list: Budapest, Israel, Turkey, Morocco, Iceland, and Thailand. I wouldn’t necessarily put one before the other. I would go to any of these places in a heartbeat, but if I had a hypothetical gun pointed at my head, I might swing towards Thailand because the beaches and FOOD!

There’s something about the way Thai food smells and tastes that my palate immediately starts to salivate. I guess more than anything, besides craving Thai food constantly, I want to expand my culinary reach, especially in Eastern cuisine. The sauces, stocks, and spices are simple, but create these mind blowing dishes.

So, to give you a taste of what I’m thinking in terms of bringing Eastern flavors back to the West, I thought spicing up a traditional dish, shrimp scampi. These Thai Shrimp Scampi Quinoa Bowls are so easy to whip up. Instead of white wine, I subbed in coconut milk and added a Thai red curry paste to give it a luxurious color to the sauce. Add some shrimp, lemongrass, and garlic, it’s like the only thing missing is the beach!

Now, who wants to go to Thailand?

Conclude your culinary expedition with Thai Shrimp Scampi Quinoa Bowls—a harmonious fusion of flavors. Each bite is a journey through the vibrant tastes of Thailand, leaving a lingering satisfaction that elevates your bowl experience to new heights.