Description
A delicious and healthy grilled shrimp bowl featuring asparagus and a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick meal or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on optional)
- 1 bunch of fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped chives (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and place in a bowl. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the garlic sauce: combine Greek yogurt (or mayo), minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chives. Mix well and chill.
- Toss asparagus with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or sear for 5–7 minutes until tender with slight char.
- Grill or pan-sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred.
- Assemble the bowl: lay asparagus at the base, top with shrimp, and add a generous scoop of garlic sauce. Garnish with extra chives. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the shrimp marinade.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for serving more people.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg