Greek Shrimp Bowl Mediterranean (Print Version)

Grilled shrimp with fresh Mediterranean vegetables and tangy lemon dressing

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp Marinade

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon 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 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
17 - ½ teaspoon honey
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - 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.
03 - In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, 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 the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
06 - Divide the salad among four bowls. Top each portion with grilled shrimp and drizzle with remaining dressing.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional feta cheese or fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The shrimp cooks so fast that you'll have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes, which means weeknight victories without the stress.
  • Every bite feels intentional and fresh—there's no heavy cream sauce to hide behind, just clean flavors that actually taste like summer.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and pescatarian, so you can serve it confidently to almost anyone without scrambling for substitutions.
02 -
  • Shrimp cook so rapidly that the difference between perfectly tender and rubbery is literally 60 seconds—keep your eyes on them and pull them the moment they turn opaque all the way through.
  • If you oversalt the marinade, you can't take it back, so go light and taste the final dish before adding more seasoning.
  • The feta will absorb flavors and soften slightly if it sits in the dressed bowl too long, so add it right before serving if you want it to stay distinct and crumbly.
03 -
  • Make the dressing first and let it sit while you cook—the flavors meld and deepen, and it tastes better than something you just whisked together moments before.
  • Buy your feta from the deli counter where you can smell it first; good feta should smell tangy and alive, not musty or off-putting in any way.
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