Greek Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl (Printable Version)

Mediterranean bowl with grilled shrimp, feta, cucumber, olives, and lemon-olive oil dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tsp dried oregano
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp black pepper
07 - Juice of ½ lemon

→ Salad

08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
12 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
13 - 2 cups mixed greens

→ Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

14 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
15 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 tsp dried oregano
17 - ½ tsp honey
18 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
03 - In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and mixed greens.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
06 - Divide the dressed salad among four bowls. Top each bowl with grilled shrimp and drizzle with remaining dressing.
07 - Serve immediately. Garnish with additional feta cheese or fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect balance of fresh vegetables, protein-rich shrimp, and tangy feta
  • Bright, zesty dressing that enhances all the Mediterranean flavors
  • Naturally gluten-free and packed with nutrients
  • Versatile enough for a quick weeknight dinner or elegant lunch
02 -
  • Purchase shrimp that's already peeled and deveined to save preparation time
  • If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry before marinating
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the shrimp marinade
  • Prep all vegetables while the shrimp is marinating to streamline the cooking process
  • For best results, serve the bowls immediately after assembling
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