Description
Fresh and healthy Mediterranean shrimp bowls loaded with perfectly seasoned shrimp, crisp vegetables, quinoa, and feta cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes with authentic Mediterranean flavors that satisfy.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Extra olive oil for serving
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and bring to room temperature for 10 minutes.
2. In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate 15 minutes.
3. While shrimp marinates, prepare quinoa according to package directions and let cool slightly.
4. Prep all vegetables: halve tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice red onion, and chop herbs.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add marinated shrimp in single layer, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
7. Remove shrimp from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
8. Divide warm quinoa among 4 bowls.
9. Arrange cooked shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives in sections over quinoa.
10. Top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs.
11. Drizzle with additional olive oil and serve with lemon wedges.
12. Serve immediately while shrimp is warm and vegetables are crisp.
Notes
Don’t overcook shrimp – they should be pink and opaque but still tender.
Marinating time can be extended up to 30 minutes for more flavor.
Store components separately for meal prep – assemble just before eating.
Substitute scallops or white fish for shrimp if preferred.
For dairy-free version, omit feta or use vegan alternative.
Bowls stay fresh in refrigerator for up to 3 days when stored properly.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 285mg
Keywords: Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls, Mediterranean bowls, shrimp recipes, healthy dinner