EASY Grilled Shrimp Bow
Grilled Shrimp Bowl with tender asparagus, fluffy rice, and creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Toss the asparagus with the remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Grill the asparagus for 3–4 minutes, turning once, until crisp-tender. Remove from the grill.
- Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Avoid overcooking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, water, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes until smooth and creamy.
- Divide the cooked rice evenly among serving bowls.
- Arrange the grilled asparagus and shrimp over the rice.
- Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce generously over each Grilled Shrimp Bowl and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Fresh herbs such as dill or cilantro work well as a garnish.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
- The creamy garlic sauce also pairs well with grilled chicken or salmon.