Description
A bold, satisfying Mediterranean shrimp bowl layered with roasted veggies and herbed couscous. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or lazy weekend lunches.
Ingredients
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 lb. raw shrimp (peeled)
1 cup couscous
3 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley
Lemon
Garlic
Salt and cracked pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss zucchini and cherry tomatoes in olive oil, sea salt, and cracked pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
2. While the veggies are roasting, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let steam for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3. In a skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high. Sauté garlic until golden, then add shrimp seasoned with smoked paprika and lemon juice. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Assemble your bowl: couscous on the bottom, layered with roasted veggies and shrimp. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley or creamy tahini sauce.
Notes
To make it vegan, swap shrimp for baked chickpeas and add avocado slices for texture.
This dish is great for meal prepping and can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: shrimp bowl, Mediterranean dinner, couscous recipe