Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Asparagus & Creamy Garlic Sauce
A vibrant Grilled Shrimp Bowl featuring tender shrimp, asparagus, and a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste (for sauce)
Instructions
- Start by marinating your shrimp in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until coated.
- Prepare the asparagus by trimming the ends and tossing in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Toss the asparagus on the grill for 4-5 minutes until tender but crunchy.
- Mix together mayo, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper for the sauce.
- Plate your dish by adding rice to bowls, layering on asparagus and shrimp, and drizzling with creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add paprika or chili flakes to the shrimp marinade. This dish can also be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp, asparagus, creamy garlic sauce, grilling, seafood