Description
A light yet flavorful bowl featuring grilled shrimp, tender asparagus, and a zesty creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a healthy lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne
- For the Asparagus:
- 1 lb asparagus (trimmed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- For the Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional Add-ons:
- Cooked rice (quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
- Lemon wedges (avocado, or pickled onions)
Instructions
- Season shrimp with oil and spices; let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Toss asparagus in oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill shrimp and asparagus over medium-high heat (2–3 minutes per side).
- Whisk garlic sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with grain base, grilled shrimp, asparagus, and sauce.
Notes
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Don’t overcook shrimp—they should be pink and slightly curled.
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Make the sauce in advance for deeper flavor.
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Store sauce separately when meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bowl Meal, Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380