Description
A delicious and vibrant Greek Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl that combines grilled shrimp with a fresh salad and a zesty lemon olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for dressing)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (for dressing)
- ½ tsp honey (for dressing)
- Salt and black pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Grill the Shrimp: 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.
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and mixed greens.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the dressed salad among four bowls. Top each bowl with grilled shrimp and drizzle with remaining dressing.
- Finish and Serve: Serve immediately. Garnish with additional feta cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- For a more robust flavor, allow the shrimp to marinate for a longer period.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg