Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls
A fresh, vibrant, high-protein Mediterranean meal featuring juicy lemon-garlic shrimp, herbed rice, crunchy veggies, creamy tzatziki, and a sprinkle of feta. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings:2–3
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
400g shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
Juice of ½ lemon
For the Rice
1 cup cooked basmati or jasmine rice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped parsley
½ tsp dried dill
Zest of ½ lemon
Salt to taste
For the Salad
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup olives
¼ cup crumbled feta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
Pinch of salt & pepper
For the Tzatziki
½ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup grated cucumber
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp dill
½ tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Heat a pan on medium-high.
Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
Set aside.
2. Make the Herbed Rice
In a pan, warm olive oil.
Add cooked rice, lemon zest, parsley, dill, and salt.
Toss till fragrant (1–2 minutes).
3. Make the Salad
Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta.
Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Toss gently.
4. Tzatziki
Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt.
Chill 5 minutes.
5. Assemble the Bowl
Layer:
Herbed rice → salad → shrimp → tzatziki → extra feta + parsley
Notes & Tips
Don’t overcook shrimp—they turn rubbery quickly.
Add avocado for creaminess.
Replace rice with quinoa or farro for extra fiber.
Add hummus for more Mediterranean flavor.
For spicy version: add chili flakes to shrimp marinade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes—just thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.
Q: Can I meal prep this?
Yes! Keep shrimp, salad, rice, and tzatziki in separate containers. Assemble when ready.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Use coconut yogurt or skip tzatziki and use hummus.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 520
Protein: 35g
Carbs: 55g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 5g