Greek Shrimp Bowl (Printable)

Fresh Mediterranean bowl with grilled shrimp, feta, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and lemon dressing

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 30 minutes, which means weeknight dinner that doesn't feel rushed or boring.
  • Every bite has texture—crispy, creamy, briny, bright—so it never gets monotonous.
  • The grilled shrimp gives you that satisfying char while the feta keeps things cool and tangy.
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery and sad—pull them off the heat the moment they turn opaque, even if it seems early, because they keep cooking from residual heat.
  • Dress the salad at the last possible second before serving or everything turns soft and the bowl becomes more soup than salad.
  • Don't be timid with the lemon in the dressing; it's what makes this taste like the Mediterranean and not just a regular salad.
03 -
  • Buy pre-peeled shrimp if your budget allows; it cuts prep time dramatically and the quality at most markets is genuinely good now.
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before grilling—any moisture will cause steam instead of that beautiful caramelized crust you're after.
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