Greek Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl (Printer-friendly)
Mediterranean bowl with seasoned shrimp, fresh veggies, feta, and lemon-herb dressing. Ready in 30 minutes.
# 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 (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
# Method:
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 an even layer 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 the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.
04 - Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa 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. Add the cooked shrimp on top.
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 pulls everything together so well you will want to put it on every salad you ever make.
- It genuinely takes thirty minutes from start to finish, which makes it a realistic Tuesday dinner.
- You can swap nearly every component based on what is hanging around your kitchen.
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp are the fastest way to ruin this bowl, so pull them off the heat the moment they curl into a C shape.
- Letting the dressing sit for ten minutes before serving lets the dill bloom and the flavors marry.
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before seasoning them because excess water prevents a good sear.
- Taste the dressing on a piece of cucumber before committing to the salt level, since feta and olives already bring plenty of salt to the finished bowl.