Greek Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl (Printable)
Juicy seasoned shrimp over grains with fresh Mediterranean vegetables, feta, and lemon-herb dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 option)
→ 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 tablespoons olive oil
17 - Juice of 1 lemon
18 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
19 - 1 teaspoon honey
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
21 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, 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 they turn pink and become opaque. 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 combined.
04 - Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly among four serving bowls as the base layer.
05 - Arrange the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and roasted red peppers over the base in each bowl. Top with the cooked shrimp.
06 - Drizzle each bowl generously with the lemon-herb dressing. Finish with crumbled feta cheese and freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes thirty minutes from cutting board to bowl which is faster than delivery.
- The lemon herb dressing doubles as a marinade so you can prep it the night before and feel like a genius at dinner time.
02 -
- Do not overcook the shrimp because they go from perfect to rubbery in about thirty seconds so watch them closely.
- Making the dressing first and letting it sit while you cook gives the dill time to release its flavor into the oil.
03 -
- Marinate the shrimp for fifteen minutes before cooking if you have the time because it transforms the flavor from good to unforgettable.
- Crumble the feta with your fingers instead of a knife because uneven chunks melt differently and create little pockets of creaminess throughout the bowl.