Greek Shrimp Bowl (Printable Version)

Grilled shrimp with feta, tomatoes, cucumber, and olives in a lemon dressing.

# What You 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 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
07 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Salad

08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
12 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 2 cups mixed greens, optional

→ Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

14 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
15 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 tsp dried oregano
17 - 1/2 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 a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and mixed greens if using.
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 coat evenly.
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 feta cheese or fresh herbs as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, which means you can pull off impressive dinner without the stress.
  • The shrimp gets this beautiful char while staying tender, and the cold salad against warm grilled protein just works.
  • It tastes expensive and fancy but uses straightforward ingredients you probably already have or can grab in one quick trip.
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery fast, so the moment they turn opaque and curl slightly, they're done; even 30 seconds more makes a difference.
  • Don't dress the entire salad before serving because it'll wilt and become soggy if it sits around marinating in the lemon dressing.
03 -
  • If you don't have a grill or grill pan, a regular skillet over high heat works beautifully; the shrimp will still develop color and flavor.
  • Fresh dill or parsley scattered over the top at the very end adds an herbaceous freshness that makes people think you spent way more time than you did.
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