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A colorful healthy shrimp bowl filled with fresh vegetables and seasoned shrimp

Zesty Mediterranean Shrimp Bowl

This Zesty Mediterranean Shrimp Bowl is a refreshing and wholesome meal packed with juicy shrimp, colorful vegetables, and a tangy homemade dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives halved
  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
Shrimp Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp balsamic glaze for drizzle
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large skillet or non-stick pan
  • small bowl
  • serving bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  2. Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper for seasoning.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet and cook seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque; remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, sauté broccoli and red bell pepper for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Dressing & Assembly
  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
  2. Divide quinoa among bowls, then arrange shrimp, sautéed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives over the quinoa; sprinkle with feta cheese.
  3. Drizzle bowls with the lemon-Dijon dressing and balsamic glaze.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a lemon wedge.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 15-20 minutes before cooking. Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.