Description
Bring bold Mediterranean flavors to your table in under 30 minutes with these Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls! This recipe combines juicy, spiced shrimp with protein-rich quinoa, fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onion, and tangy feta cheese—all tied together with a touch of lemon. It’s perfect for a quick dinner, healthy lunch, or meal prep that keeps you full and energized. Whether you’re searching for easy recipes, healthy food ideas, or light Mediterranean dinner ideas, this one hits every note!
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp
1 cup quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, sliced
0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
0.5 lemon, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine with water and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes. Fluff with fork and set aside.
2. Toss shrimp in olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat skillet over medium-high and cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
4. Slice tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and lemon. Chop parsley.
5. In a bowl, layer quinoa, shrimp, and veggies.
6. Top with feta, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil or lemon juice. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
• For extra flavor, marinate shrimp for 15 minutes before cooking.
• Make it dairy-free by omitting feta or using a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: healthy dinner, easy shrimp recipe, Mediterranean bowl, quinoa bowl, meal prep