Description
Craving something quick & satisfying? Try these bowls! Smoky grilled shrimp beautifully complement a cooling, creamy garlic sauce. Discover the full recipe & nutritional breakdown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups mixed greens (or desired bowl base like pre-cooked rice)
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy. Set the sauce aside.
- Step 3: Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque and just cooked through. Avoid overcooking to keep them tender.
- Step 4: Divide the mixed greens evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with the hot grilled shrimp and drizzle generously with the creamy garlic sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store any leftover grilled shrimp and the creamy garlic sauce in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days; for best results, keep the mixed greens separate until serving to prevent wilting.
- To gently reheat leftover shrimp, warm them briefly in a dry skillet over low heat or in a microwave on a low setting for just 30-60 seconds, being careful not to overcook and maintain their tenderness.
- Boost your bowl's appeal by adding some sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese for extra crunch and tang, or serve with warm pita bread to scoop up every last bit of that delicious sauce.
- The secret to perfectly tender shrimp is ensuring they are well-patted dry before seasoning and resisting the urge to overcook; watch closely as they only need 1-2 minutes per side to turn pink and opaque.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 4g