Greek Shrimp Bowl (Printable)

Fresh grilled shrimp with Mediterranean vegetables, feta, and lemon dressing in an easy bowl.

# 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 Components

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

# Steps:

01 - In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Allow to 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, 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.
06 - Divide the salad among four bowls. Top each with grilled shrimp and drizzle with remaining dressing.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional feta cheese or fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in 30 minutes, perfect for when you want something restaurant-quality without the stress.
  • Grilled shrimp has this gentle char that makes everything taste more interesting, and the cold salad beneath it creates this perfect temperature contrast.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and packed with protein, so you feel genuinely nourished rather than just satisfied.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the grill—shrimp cooks fast and will steam rather than sear if you pile them on top of each other, so work in batches if needed.
  • Make the dressing before you grill the shrimp so you're not scrambling at the last second; it also gives the flavors time to meld.
03 -
  • Keep your shrimp in the marinade until the absolute moment you're ready to grill—staying too long in the acid will make them rubbery.
  • Pat the grilled shrimp dry with a paper towel before adding them to the bowl so they don't release excess moisture that dilutes the dressing.
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