Succulent shrimp with Mediterranean vegetables, quinoa, and creamy tahini sauce for a vibrant, healthy meal.
# 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
# Steps:
01 - Prepare grains according to package instructions and set aside to cool slightly.
02 - In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 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, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, cumin, and salt until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
05 - In serving bowls, layer the cooked grains, baby spinach or arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion.
06 - Place sautéed shrimp on top of each bowl. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
