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Savory Grilled Shrimp Bowl Recipe with Easy Creamy Garlic Sauce

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A quick and flavorful grilled shrimp bowl featuring smoky shrimp paired with a rich, creamy garlic sauce, fresh veggies, and a base of rice or quinoa. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or summer cookout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught if possible)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (brown rice or quinoa both work well)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Handful of fresh spinach or arugula
  • For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated evenly. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
  2. While shrimp marinates, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  4. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
  5. Place shrimp on the grill or pan in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, until pink and grill marks appear. Avoid overcooking. Remove from heat and set aside.
  6. While shrimp cooks, halve cherry tomatoes, slice avocado, and wash spinach or arugula.
  7. Divide rice or quinoa between bowls. Top with grilled shrimp, fresh veggies, and a generous drizzle of creamy garlic sauce. Add a lemon wedge if desired.
  8. Serve immediately while shrimp is warm and sauce is cool and creamy.

Notes

If you don’t have a grill or grill pan, a regular skillet with a little oil can be used but will lack smoky flavor. Keep grill pan well-seasoned to prevent shrimp from sticking. For dairy-free sauce, substitute vegan mayo and coconut yogurt. Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for heat. Store shrimp and sauce separately in fridge for up to 2 days.

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