Description
A vibrant dish featuring shrimp, fresh vegetables, and quinoa, seasoned with classic Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by gathering all and ensuring the shrimp are cleaned and ready to go.
- Mix the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and sliced olives in a large bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp with oregano, salt, and pepper; cook until they are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Top the shrimp onto the quinoa mixture, toss gently to combine, and garnish with fresh parsley then serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a different base, try couscous or farro instead of quinoa. Use fresh veggies for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg