Description
This Greek Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl is a fresh, easy recipe packed with juicy seasoned shrimp, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, olives, feta, and bright lemon flavor. It is perfect for a quick dinner, easy lunch, healthy snack prep, and simple food ideas when you need satisfying Mediterranean bowl recipes fast.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked rice
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Cook the rice according to package directions and keep warm.
2. Pat the shrimp dry and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Chop the tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and prepare the olives, feta, parsley, and lemon wedges.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly browned.
5. Divide the cooked rice among bowls and top with shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.
6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
Do not overcook the shrimp or it can turn rubbery.
Fresh lemon juice added at the end makes the whole bowl taste brighter.
Warm rice and cold toppings create the best texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 215mg