Greek Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl (Printable)
Juicy shrimp with fresh Mediterranean vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing in every bite.
# What you need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tsp dried oregano
05 - 1/2 tsp paprika
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
07 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Base
08 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa (substitute cauliflower rice for low carb)
→ Vegetables
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
11 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
13 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
→ Toppings
14 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
15 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
16 - 3 tbsp olive oil
17 - Juice of 1 lemon
18 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
19 - 1 tsp honey
20 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
21 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, fresh dill, salt, and pepper until smooth and well emulsified.
04 - Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly among four serving bowls.
05 - Layer the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and roasted red peppers over each base. Top with the cooked shrimp.
06 - Drizzle each bowl generously with the lemon-herb dressing. Finish with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
07 - Serve immediately while the shrimp is still warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The lemon herb dressing is the kind of thing you will start putting on everything, from boring salads to roasted vegetables you gave up on.
- Thirty minutes from cutting board to bowl, which means it actually fits into real life instead of being a weekend project.
- The contrast of warm spiced shrimp against cool crisp vegetables is the sort of thing that makes you slow down and eat standing at the counter.
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp turn rubbery and sad in under a minute so set a timer and trust it rather than guessing by color alone.
- Taste the dressing before adding salt because the feta and olives already bring significant saltiness to the finished bowl.
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before seasoning because excess moisture prevents that beautiful sear and makes them steam instead.
- Make double the dressing and keep it in a jar in the fridge because you will absolutely want it on grain bowls, roasted vegetables, and sandwiches throughout the week.