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Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Asparagus & Creamy Garlic Sauce

Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Asparagus & Creamy Garlic Sauce is an easy 35-minute meal featuring smoky grilled shrimp, tender asparagus, fluffy rice, and a rich homemade garlic Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: Juice of 1/2 lemon

Asparagus

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Base

  • 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, jasmine, or cauliflower rice
  • Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: Lemon zest

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh chopped parsley
  • Extra grated Parmesan
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
  • Prepare the creamy garlic sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for another minute to form a smooth roux.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes or lemon zest. Stir until smooth, then remove from the heat.
  • Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 4–6 minutes until crisp-tender with light char marks.
  • Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred.
  • Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls.
  • Arrange the grilled asparagus and shrimp over the rice.
  • Generously drizzle the Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Asparagus & Creamy Garlic Sauce with the warm garlic Parmesan sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley, extra Parmesan, and fresh lemon wedges before serving.

Notes

  • Half-and-half creates a richer sauce than regular milk.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
  • The shrimp can also be cooked in a grill pan or skillet if grilling isn't available.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle with smoked paprika before serving