Description
This Greek Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl is a fresh, protein-packed dinner made with lemon-garlic shrimp, fluffy quinoa, crisp romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and creamy feta. It’s bright, satisfying, and perfect for easy weeknight meals or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl:
- 1 cup dry quinoa (about 3 cups cooked)
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa:
Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside. - Season the shrimp:
Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. - Cook the shrimp:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly golden. Remove from heat. - Prepare toppings:
Chop romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Slice olives and crumble feta if needed. - Assemble the bowls:
Divide lettuce and quinoa between bowls. Top with shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta. - Finish and serve:
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each bowl and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Patting shrimp dry helps create a better sear.
- To mellow red onion flavor, soak slices in cold water for 10 minutes.
- Store components separately for meal prep (keeps lettuce crisp).
- Substitute quinoa with rice, couscous, or cauliflower rice if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg