Description

A grilled shrimp bowl packed with smoky, tender shrimp, fresh asparagus, and a creamy garlic sauce—this dish is as vibrant as it is delicious. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, it brings together all the flavors and textures I love: juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a velvety sauce that brings it all together.

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 bunch (about 1 lb) fresh asparagus, trimmed

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice

Fresh lemon wedges, for serving

For the creamy garlic sauce:

½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)

2 tbsp mayonnaise

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley or dill (optional garnish)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred. Remove from the grill and keep warm.
Grill the asparagus for 4–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp.
While the shrimp and asparagus are grilling, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in parsley if using.
Divide the cooked rice among four bowls and top each with grilled shrimp and asparagus. Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the top, and finish with fresh lemon wedges and extra herbs if desired.

Notes

For a colorful variation, add more grilled vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes.

For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper to the shrimp marinade or drizzle sriracha over the top.

Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.

The creamy garlic sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a day.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 375 kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 170mg