Mediterranean Diet Shrimp Bowl
A vibrant, nutrient-rich bowl blending perfectly seared shrimp with fluffy quinoa, crisp veggies, and tangy feta. Packed with 24g protein and 4g fiber per serving, this dish balances smoky paprika, zesty lemon, and Mediterranean classics in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp kalamata olives
1 large lemon, juiced and zested
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Rinse quinoa under cold water for 30 seconds to remove bitterness
Heat water (or vegetable broth) in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes until tender
In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper
Sauté shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes until pink and cooked through
Divide cooked quinoa into serving bowls
Top with grilled shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese
Finish with lemon juice, lemon zest, and additional salt to taste
Notes
Use halal-certified feta cheese if required
For vegan option, substitute shrimp with roasted chickpeas and omit feta
Storage: Refrigerate bowls without feta for up to 3 days
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/mediterranean-diet-shrimp-bowl/