Grilled Shrimp Rice Bowl with Creamy Herb Sauce 🌿🍤🍚
📝Ingredients:
**For the Shrimp:
- 500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
**For the Rice:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for flavor)
**For the Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
**Directions:
**For the Shrimp:
1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Set aside.
**For the Rice:
1. If using butter, melt the butter in a pan over low heat and mix it into the cooked rice.
2. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
**For the Sauce:
1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, chili flakes, garlic paste, and chopped parsley.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir until smooth and creamy.
**Assemble the Bowls:
1. In each bowl, layer a serving of rice.
2. Top with grilled shrimp and drizzle with the creamy herb sauce.
3. Garnish with extra parsley or chili flakes, if desired, and serve warm.
**Servings: 4
**Estimated Calories per Serving: 350-400 kcal