Greek Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl
A vibrant and healthy meal featuring tender seasoned shrimp, fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, briny olives, and crumbled feta. Perfect for light dinner with bold Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups water
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 lemon, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook in 2 cups water until tender (10-15 minutes). Fluff with a fork.
In a large bowl, combine romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives. Mix in cooked quinoa.
Top with shrimp, feta cheese, and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the bowl.
Notes
Use extra virgin olive oil for enhanced flavor.
Let red onion sit for 10 minutes to reduce bite.
Substitute cherry tomatoes if available.
Storage: Keep ingredients separate for freshness and assemble before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 838mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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