Description

Looking for a dish that’s fresh, flavorful, and absolutely stunning on the plate? This Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Asparagus & Creamy Garlic Sauce is the ultimate blend of healthy and indulgent. With perfectly charred shrimp, vibrant green asparagus, and a luscious garlic sauce that brings it all together, it’s the kind of meal that makes you look forward to lunch or dinner.

Whether you’re exploring quick breakfast alternatives, searching for easy dinner ideas, or simply need a new food idea that’s healthy yet indulgent, this bowl delivers. It’s protein-rich, low in carbs, and ready in under 30 minutes—ideal for busy weeknights or fancy-feeling meal prep. The charred smokiness of the shrimp paired with the silky garlic sauce will have you craving it again and again.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Bowl:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (garnish)

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 garlic clove, finely minced

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

Chopped herbs (optional)

Instructions

In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Mix all garlic sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
Grill asparagus 4–6 minutes until crisp-tender.
Assemble bowls with grilled shrimp, asparagus, and a generous scoop of creamy garlic sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.