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Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Asparagus & Creamy Garlic Sauce

Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Asparagus & Creamy Garlic Sauce Bliss

Savor the delightful Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Asparagus & Creamy Garlic Sauce, a quick gluten-free meal perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 1 pound Peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Trimmed
  • 2 cups Cooked rice Can substitute with quinoa or cauliflower rice
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Also can use avocado oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt Can substitute with non-dairy yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Water To adjust sauce consistency
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Can use regular paprika as substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust according to spice tolerance
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley Can use cilantro instead
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Or sea salt as substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Serving Bowls

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and ensure the grates are clean and lightly oiled.
  2. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with half of the olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
  3. Trim the asparagus spears' ends and coat with the remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  4. Grill the asparagus for about 3-4 minutes, turning once, until tender but still crisp.
  5. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together minced garlic, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, water, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  7. Divide the cooked rice among the serving bowls.
  8. Top with grilled asparagus and shrimp.
  9. Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over each bowl.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Adjust water in the sauce for desired consistency and feel free to substitute asparagus with seasonal vegetables as preferred.

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