Description
These Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls are packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and zesty Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
- While shrimp cooks, slice cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and lemon wedges.
- To assemble: Add quinoa to each bowl. Arrange shrimp, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion. Sprinkle with feta.
- Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Add parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls