Description
This Shrimp & Veggie Bowl Recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that is easy to make and perfect for meal prep. Succulent shrimp marinated in flavorful spices, served with a variety of colorful vegetables and quinoa or brown rice, topped with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Veggies:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- For the optional dressing:
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the veggies: In the same skillet, sauté the bell pepper and zucchini for 4–5 minutes until tender. Add cherry tomatoes in the last minute to soften slightly.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide quinoa or brown rice into bowls. Top with shrimp, sautéed veggies, avocado slices, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the top.
- Optional dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the bowls before serving.
Notes
- You can swap shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu.
- Add black beans or corn for more variety.
- Great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg