Great for: a 20-minute dinner that feels fresh and light.
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or basmati)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
Cucumber Yogurt:
- ½ cucumber, finely chopped
- Dill or parsley (optional)
Step 1 — Roast shrimp & vegetables (from frozen)
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss zucchini and bell pepper with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes on a sheet pan.
- Place frozen shrimp kebabs on the pan.
- Roast 12–15 minutes until shrimp are pink and slightly charred.
Step 2 — Garlic lemon finish
As soon as the tray comes out:
- Drizzle with olive oil
- Add minced garlic and lemon juice
- Toss gently on the hot pan so the garlic blooms without burning.
Step 3 — Make the yogurt
- Mix yogurt, cucumber, salt, and herbs.
Step 4 — Putting it all together
- Rice → roasted veggies → shrimp (slide off skewers) → big spoon of cucumber yogurt.
Optional add-ons:
- Cherry tomatoes
- Feta cheese
- Olives
- Warm pita on the side