Description
A vibrant and refreshing bowl featuring juicy shrimp, fresh veggies, and a creamy finish of feta and Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Lemon juice: From 1 lemon
- Garlic: 2-3 cloves, minced
- Rice or quinoa: 1 cup
- Cucumbers: 1 cup, diced
- Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Feta cheese: ½ cup, crumbled
- Olives: ½ cup, pitted and sliced
- Greek yogurt: ½ cup
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a large bowl, mix your shrimp with lemon juice, minced garlic, a bit of salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Cook the rice or quinoa: Prepare according to the package instructions.
- Cook the shrimp: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble the bowl: In a serving bowl, layer cooked rice or quinoa, shrimp, diced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, crumbled feta, and olives.
- Add a drizzle of Greek yogurt on top. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
For best results, marinate the shrimp longer and avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg