Mediterranean Shrimp Bowl (Printable)

Succulent shrimp with Mediterranean vegetables, grains, and creamy tahini sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Grains

07 - 1 cup cooked quinoa

→ Mediterranean Vegetables

08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
11 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup baby spinach or arugula

→ Tahini Sauce

13 - 1/4 cup tahini
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
18 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Garnish

19 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
20 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside to cool slightly.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, water, minced garlic, ground cumin, and sea salt until smooth. Thin with additional water if needed.
05 - In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa, baby spinach or arugula, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, Kalamata olives, and sliced red onion.
06 - Crown each bowl with sautéed shrimp and drizzle generously with prepared tahini sauce.
07 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side. Consume immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy meal ready in just 35 minutes.
  • High in protein with 29g per serving.
  • Packed with fresh Mediterranean vegetables and healthy fats.
  • Pescatarian and dairy-free as written.
02 -
  • If the tahini sauce is too thick, whisk in extra water one teaspoon at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency.
  • This recipe contains Shellfish and Sesame; always double-check ingredient labels for allergens if you have sensitivities.
  • Each serving provides approximately 410 calories and 29g of protein.
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