Description
Experience a delightful culinary adventure with this Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Asparagus & Creamy Garlic Sauce. This vibrant dish combines succulent grilled shrimp and tender asparagus, all draped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. With its quick preparation time of just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep sessions. Customize it further by choosing your favorite base—be it rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice. Not only is this bowl packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables, but it also offers a burst of flavors that will keep you coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; grill for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and charred.
- Drizzle asparagus with olive oil, season with salt and pepper; grill for about 3–5 minutes until tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the bowls by adding a base of rice or grains topped with grilled shrimp and asparagus; drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg