Greek-Inspired Shrimp Bowls with Lemony Yogurt

Featuring zesty garlic-paprika marinated shrimp, bell peppers, and zucchini over rice with a dollop of lemony yogurt and fresh herbs. A nutritious, weeknight-friendly meal brimming with bright Mediterranean flavors.

By @dishingouthealth

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 medium zucchini sliced
• 2 bell peppers sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups long-grain white rice cooked
• 0.5 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
• 1 medium lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the garlic-paprika mixture by combining minced garlic, paprika, dried oregano, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil.
2. Divide the garlic-paprika mixture equally between the peeled and deveined shrimp and the sliced vegetables. Toss well to coat.
3. Sauté the sliced vegetables in a skillet over medium heat until they are softened. Transfer them to a separate bowl once done.
4. In the same skillet, add the marinated shrimp and cook until they turn golden brown and opaque.
5. Serve the cooked shrimp and vegetables over a bed of cooked white rice. Top with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and a wedge of lemon.