Description
Looking for a healthy, vibrant, and protein-packed meal that’s as stunning as it is satisfying? These Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls are your go-to answer for quick dinner ideas, wholesome lunch prep, or light yet flavorful meals. Featuring juicy, seasoned shrimp over a bed of fluffy quinoa and topped with fresh Mediterranean vegetables and crumbled feta, this easy recipe brings restaurant-quality food ideas straight to your home kitchen. Whether you’re into healthy snacks or dinner ideas that are full of fresh ingredients, this bowl is an excellent choice.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Optional lemon vinaigrette or tzatziki sauce
Instructions
1. Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water or broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let it rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Let marinate 5–10 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan.
4. Slice cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and lemon. Crumble feta and chop parsley. Arrange toppings in small bowls.
5. Divide quinoa into bowls. Add shrimp and arrange veggies, feta, and lemon slices. Sprinkle with parsley and drizzle with olive oil or dressing.
6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, or chill for a refreshing cold meal.
Notes
Rinse quinoa before cooking to avoid bitterness.
Don’t overcook the shrimp—2–3 minutes per side is plenty.
Customize with other proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 190mg