Greek Shrimp Bowl (Printable)

Grilled shrimp with feta, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and lemon dressing

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp Marinade

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon 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 crumbled feta cheese
13 - 2 cups mixed greens

→ Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

14 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
17 - ½ teaspoon honey
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Allow to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Transfer to a plate.
03 - In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata 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 of the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
06 - Divide dressed salad among four bowls. Top each portion with grilled shrimp and drizzle with remaining dressing.
07 - Serve immediately while shrimp is still warm, garnished with additional feta cheese or fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in half an hour, perfect for those nights when you want restaurant-quality food without the fuss.
  • The combination of grilled shrimp with cool, crisp vegetables feels unexpectedly satisfying and light all at once.
  • You can prep everything ahead and grill the shrimp just before eating, making it ideal for feeding people without being stuck at the stove.
02 -
  • Don't marinate the shrimp for longer than 15 minutes or the acid from the lemon will start cooking it and make it mushy—timing here actually matters.
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry before grilling; any water clinging to them will steam instead of sear, and you'll lose those precious charred bits.
03 -
  • Prep all your vegetables earlier in the day and keep them separate; this way, assembly takes five minutes and everything stays crisp and fresh-tasting.
  • If you don't have a grill, a hot cast iron skillet or grill pan works beautifully—you'll get the same caramelization and charring that makes the shrimp shine.
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