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Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls – Bright, Fresh, and Ready Fast

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Shrimp: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
  • For the shrimp seasoning: 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional), 1/2 tsp kosher salt, black pepper to taste, zest of 1/2 lemon
  • Base: 2 cups cooked brown rice, white rice, or quinoa (warm or room temp)
  • Veggies: 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved), 1 cup cucumber (diced), 1/3 cup red onion (thinly sliced), 1 cup chopped romaine or baby spinach
  • Extras: 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted, halved), 1/2 cup crumbled feta, 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill (chopped)
  • Lemon-garlic dressing: 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 small clove garlic (finely grated), 1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, black pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ons: Store-bought or homemade hummus, tzatziki, pickled onions, roasted red peppers, or avocado

Method
 

  1. Cook your base: Make rice or quinoa according to package directions. Fluff and set aside. For quick flavor, stir in a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil while it’s warm.
  2. Mix the dressing: In a small jar, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness.
  3. Season the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
  4. Prep veggies: Halve tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice red onion, and chop greens and herbs. Pit and halve olives. Crumble feta.
  5. Cook the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add a light drizzle of olive oil. Cook shrimp 1.5–2 minutes per side until opaque and lightly seared. Do not overcook.
  6. Toss the veggies (optional): In a bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and half the herbs with 1–2 tablespoons of dressing for extra flavor.
  7. Assemble: Divide rice or quinoa into bowls. Add greens, the dressed veggie mix, warm shrimp, and a sprinkle of feta. Drizzle with more dressing.
  8. Finish strong: Top with remaining herbs. Add hummus or tzatziki if you like. Serve with lemon wedges for a fresh squeeze.