Description
This delightful Honey Lime Shrimp & Avocado Rice Stack is a vibrant and flavorful dish that layers succulent marinated shrimp with seasoned rice and creamy avocado. Topped with optional garnishes for added freshness and crunch, it’s a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the rice layer:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the avocado layer:
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional toppings:
- chopped cilantro
- extra lime wedges
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the rice and avocado: Season the cooked rice with rice vinegar and salt. In a separate bowl, gently toss the diced avocado with lime juice and salt.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side or until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the stacks: Use a food ring mold or clean can to layer seasoned rice, avocado, and cooked shrimp. Garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, or lime juice.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add sriracha or red pepper flakes.
- You can use quinoa or cauliflower rice as a rice substitute.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
