Succulent shrimp paired with Mediterranean vegetables, grains, and creamy tahini for a flavorful, healthy bowl.
# What you’ll need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Grains
07 - 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, farro, or couscous
→ Mediterranean Vegetables
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
11 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
→ Tahini Sauce
13 - 1/4 cup tahini
14 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
15 - 2 tbsp water, plus more for thinning
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - 1/4 tsp ground cumin
18 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
→ Garnish
19 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
20 - Lemon wedges for serving
# Steps:
01 - Cook grains according to package instructions and set aside to cool slightly.
02 - In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, cumin, and salt until smooth. Add additional water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
05 - Divide cooked grains among serving bowls. Layer baby spinach or arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion over the grains.
06 - Top each bowl with sautéed shrimp. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
