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high protein shrimp quinoa bowl

High Protein Shrimp Quinoa Bowl

This high protein shrimp quinoa bowl is fresh, filling, and easy to make. Juicy shrimp, fluffy quinoa, and crisp vegetables come together with lemon and herbs for a simple meal that feels light but keeps you satisfied.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Shrimp
  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Quinoa
  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Bowl Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup Kalamata olives chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill chopped
Optional
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Red chili flakes

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. Add quinoa and water to a pot and bring to a boil.
  3. Lower heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  5. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and salt into the quinoa.
  6. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
  8. Add shrimp in one layer.
  9. Season with paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
  10. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink.
  11. Divide quinoa into bowls.
  12. Top with shrimp, vegetables, olives, and herbs.
  13. Add feta and chili flakes if using.
  14. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Shrimp cook fast. Take them off the heat as soon as they turn pink.
  • Warm quinoa tastes better than cold.
  • Keep shrimp and quinoa separate if storing for later.
  • Works well for lunch or dinner.