🍤 Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
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500 g (1 lb) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Zest + juice of ½ lemon
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
For the Bowl Base
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Cooked quinoa, brown rice, or couscous
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Mixed greens or baby spinach
Mediterranean Toppings
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Cherry tomatoes, halved
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Cucumber, sliced
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Red onion, thinly sliced
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Kalamata olives
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Crumbled feta cheese
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Fresh parsley or dill
Optional Sauce
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Tzatziki or garlic yogurt sauce
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Lemon-tahini dressing
Instructions
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In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest & juice, and all spices.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden.
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Prepare bowl base with grains and greens.
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Top with shrimp and Mediterranean vegetables.
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Add feta, herbs, and drizzle with sauce.
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Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Serving Ideas
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Add roasted chickpeas for extra fiber
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Swap grains for cauliflower rice
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Serve with warm pita bread
❓ Q & A
Q: Is this recipe Mediterranean-diet friendly?
A: Yes! It includes seafood, olive oil, vegetables, and whole grains.
Q: Can I use frozen shrimp?
A: Absolutely. Thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.
Q: Can I grill the shrimp instead?
A: Yes. Grill on skewers for 2 minutes per side.
Q: Can I meal prep shrimp bowls?
A: Yes, but store shrimp separately and consume within 2 days.
Q: How do I make it spicy?
A: Add chili flakes or a pinch of cayenne to the shrimp marinade.
Q: What’s the best sauce for this bowl?
A: Tzatziki is classic, but tahini or garlic yogurt works great too.