Description
Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Asparagus & Creamy Garlic Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings summer flavors to your table any time of year. Succulent shrimp, perfectly grilled, are paired with tender asparagus and drizzled with a rich, creamy garlic sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. This bowl not only delivers on flavor but also offers an impressive presentation, making it ideal for casual dinners or special gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to delight family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or set a grill pan over medium heat with olive oil.
- Toss asparagus in 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with remaining olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Grill asparagus for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- For the creamy garlic sauce, heat heavy cream with crushed garlic in a small saucepan over low heat until warm.
- Serve grilled shrimp and asparagus in bowls, drizzling generously with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - Substitute asparagus with other vegetables like broccoli or zucchini as desired. - Add chili flakes for an extra kick or toss in cherry tomatoes for sweetness.