20-Min Mediterranean Shrimp Bowl
Seared shrimp over fluffy rice with fresh cucumber, tomato, and feta, dressed in a bright lemon-olive oil sauce. Mediterranean flavors, weeknight-easy, ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 465
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- ¾ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sear without stirring for 2 minutes until edges turn pink.
- 3
Flip shrimp and cook 90 seconds more until centers are opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper for 30 seconds.
- 5
Divide cooked rice between two bowls. Top with cucumber, tomato, shrimp, and feta.
- 6
Drizzle lemon dressing over the bowls and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- cutting board
- knife
- whisk
- two bowls
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