Description
A delicious and healthy grilled shrimp bowl featuring fresh asparagus, packed with protein and essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Shrimp (1 pound)
Asparagus (1 bunch)
Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Chili flakes (optional, 1 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp by rinsing under cold water and patting dry. Then combine with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chili flakes in a bowl.
- Prepare the asparagus by rinsing and trimming off woody ends. Optionally blanch them briefly in boiling water.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the shrimp for approximately 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Grill the asparagus for about 5-7 minutes until tender with grill marks.
- Assemble your bowl with a base of rice, quinoa, or greens, adding the grilled shrimp and asparagus on top.
- Serve warm with extra lemon wedges and garnishes as desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the base with alternatives like quinoa or zoodles. Fresh herbs can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: grilled shrimp, asparagus bowl, healthy meal, protein, summer recipe