Description
This Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Bowl is a vibrant, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Featuring perfectly spiced sautéed shrimp served over fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and crumbled feta cheese, it’s a delightful combination of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients that come together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for shrimp)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of salt
Vegetables and Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. In a saucepan, combine the quinoa, 2 cups of water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Season Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until pink, opaque, and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Vegetables: While the shrimp cooks, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and cut the lemon into wedges to prepare for serving.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Arrange the sautéed shrimp on top, then add cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion around the shrimp. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over each bowl.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle each bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve the bowls warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa with couscous or bulgur wheat for a different texture.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the shrimp seasoning.
- Make sure to rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove its natural bitterness.
- This recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure feta cheese and all seasonings are free from gluten additives.
