Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of an Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl, where succulent shrimp meet colorful veggies in a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for summer cookouts or busy weeknights, this dish features marinated shrimp grilled to perfection alongside crunchy bell peppers and zucchini. Ready to impress your family and friends? Let’s get started!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp to the marinade; toss gently to coat. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare bell peppers and zucchini by slicing them into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Thread shrimp and veggies onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve over rice or quinoa with chopped cilantro on top and extra lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, swap shrimp with scallops or use different seasonal vegetables. Marinate shrimp for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavor infusion.