Greek Shrimp Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Grilled shrimp with fresh Mediterranean vegetables and feta in zesty lemon dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp Marinade

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tsp dried oregano
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp black pepper
07 - Juice of ½ lemon

→ Salad

08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
12 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 2 cups mixed greens

→ Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

14 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
15 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 tsp dried oregano
17 - ½ tsp honey
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Allow to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Transfer to a plate.
03 - In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and mixed greens.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring even coating.
06 - Divide dressed salad among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with grilled shrimp and drizzle with remaining dressing.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional crumbled feta cheese or fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can pour a glass of wine, yet tastes like you spent hours planning it.
  • The grilled shrimp gets this perfect charred edge while staying buttery tender inside, which is genuinely hard to mess up.
  • You can prep everything ahead and just grill the shrimp when you're ready to eat, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or unexpected guests.
02 -
  • Don't skip the marinating step, even if you're rushed—those 10 minutes of seasoning time make the difference between shrimp that tastes good and shrimp that tastes like itself.
  • If your tomatoes taste mealy or flavorless, the entire bowl suffers; better to use fewer good tomatoes than a full cup of mediocre ones, or swap them for halved cherry tomatoes from a different season.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry before marinating and grilling; any excess moisture will steam them instead of allowing them to develop that golden crust.
  • Buy block feta instead of pre-crumbled, and crumble it by hand just before serving so it stays creamy and doesn't dry out.
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