Description
A delightful combination of grilled shrimp, fluffy rice or quinoa, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (like bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Make sure it’s hot enough to give the shrimp a nice sear.
- Toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until they are well-coated with the seasoning.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcrowding the grill; cook in batches if necessary to get that perfect char.
- Mix the sour cream, minced garlic, and lemon juice to create the creamy garlic sauce. To assemble, place cooked rice or quinoa in bowls, top with grilled shrimp and mixed vegetables. Drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the shrimp for 15-30 minutes before grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg