Description
These Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls are a vibrant and healthy dinner option packed with protein, whole grains, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup couscous or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Cook couscous or quinoa according to package directions, then fluff and cool slightly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Prepare vegetables by slicing tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and chopping parsley.
- Whisk together tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, a splash of water, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by layering grains, vegetables, and shrimp. Drizzle with dressing and top with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg