Description
These Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls are a vibrant and healthy dinner option packed with protein, whole grains, and fresh veggies. Featuring pan-seared shrimp, couscous or quinoa, and a creamy tahini dressing, this Mediterranean bowl recipe is perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a light weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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
1. Toss the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
2. Cook couscous or quinoa according to package directions, then fluff and cool slightly.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Prepare vegetables by slicing tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and chopping parsley.
5. Whisk together tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, a splash of water, salt, and pepper until smooth.
6. Assemble bowls by layering grains, vegetables, and shrimp. Drizzle with dressing and top with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use quinoa for a gluten-free option.
Pat shrimp dry before searing for a better texture.
Chill components separately if prepping ahead for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg