Description
Bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavor, this Greek Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl is the kind of easy recipe that makes lunch or dinner feel exciting. Juicy seasoned shrimp are served over fluffy rice with crisp cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta for a colorful meal that feels both light and satisfying. It is perfect for a quick breakfast prep idea, easy dinner, healthy snack bowl, fresh lunch, meal prep favorite, and one of those versatile food ideas you will want to make again and again.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 cups cooked rice
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Pat the shrimp dry and place them in a bowl.
2. Add olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper, then toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly golden.
5. Divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls.
6. Arrange the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives over the rice.
7. Top each bowl with the cooked shrimp.
8. Sprinkle feta cheese and fresh parsley over the bowls.
9. Serve with lemon wedges and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top just before eating.
Notes
Do not overcook the shrimp or they can turn rubbery very quickly, so remove them from the skillet as soon as they are opaque and lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 220mg