Description
When you need a quick, healthy, and protein-packed dish that bursts with Mediterranean flavor, these Shrimp Skewer Bowls deliver every time.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp Marinade:
- 1 ½ lbs raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (or quinoa, couscous, or orzo)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
For the Yogurt Sauce (Optional but Recommended):
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
- Soak skewers (if using wooden ones) in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning.
- Prepare the yogurt sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, 4–6 per skewer depending on size.
- Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of rice or grains. Top with shrimp skewers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocado, feta, and parsley. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Don’t marinate too long
Use fresh garlic and lemon
Toss shrimp well to ensure even coating
Add crushed red pepper for heat if desired
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
Keywords: Flavorful Shrimp Skewer Bowls : Fast & Healthy