Description
Mediterranean Shrimp Grain Bowls
Bright, fresh, protein-packed bowls with lemon-garlic shrimp, crisp veggies, grains, and herby yogurt sauce.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 25 min
Ingredients
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp
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1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Grain Base
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2 cups cooked quinoa, farro, or brown rice
Bowl Toppings
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup cucumber, diced
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1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
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1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Herby Yogurt Sauce
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Marinate the shrimp
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Let sit 10–15 minutes. -
Make the yogurt sauce
Stir yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill until serving. -
Cook the shrimp
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat immediately. -
Build the bowls
Divide cooked grains among bowls. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and shrimp. -
Finish
Sprinkle with feta and fresh herbs. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and serve.
Notes
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Use cauliflower rice or greens instead of grains.
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Swap shrimp for grilled chicken or chickpeas.
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Add roasted peppers or zucchini for extra veggies.