Description
These Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls are packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and zesty Mediterranean flavor. Featuring seasoned shrimp, fluffy quinoa, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta, this nourishing bowl is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a light, refreshing lunch.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 tbsp olive oil (for shrimp)
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff and set aside.
2. In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
4. While shrimp cooks, slice cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and lemon wedges.
5. To assemble: Add quinoa to each bowl. Arrange shrimp, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion. Sprinkle with feta.
6. Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Add parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
You can meal prep this dish by storing quinoa and veggies together, and shrimp separately. Reheat shrimp before serving.
Substitute quinoa with couscous, cauliflower rice, or brown rice for variation.
For extra Mediterranean flair, top with kalamata olives, hummus, or grilled zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: shrimp bowls, healthy dinner, Mediterranean meal prep