Greek Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl (Printable)
Succulent shrimp with fresh Mediterranean vegetables, feta cheese, and zesty lemon-herb dressing in a vibrant, healthy bowl.
# What You'll 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
→ 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
→ Lemon-Herb 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
# How to Make It:
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 in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and become opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, fresh dill, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.
04 - Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly among four serving bowls as the base layer.
05 - Top each bowl with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and roasted red peppers, distributing them evenly.
06 - Place the cooked shrimp over the vegetables in each bowl and drizzle generously with the lemon-herb dressing.
07 - Finish each bowl with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The lemon herb dressing ties everything together so well you will want to drizzle it on literally everything else you cook.
- It genuinely takes thirty minutes from pantry to plate, which makes it perfect for those evenings when motivation is running low.
02 -
- Overcooking shrimp is the fastest way to ruin this bowl since they turn rubbery in seconds, so pull them from the heat the moment they are just opaque.
- Marinating the shrimp even briefly transforms the flavor from good to something people will actually ask you about later.
03 -
- Dry your shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning because excess moisture prevents that gorgeous sear.
- A glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc beside this bowl is not required but it absolutely elevates the entire experience.