Description
This Honey Lime Shrimp & Avocado Rice Stack is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp marinated in honey and lime with creamy avocado and fragrant rice. It’s a feast for both the eyes and the palate!
Ingredients
1½ lbs large shrimp
peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
Juice and zest of 2 limes
2 cloves garlic
minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional
for extra heat)
Salt and black pepper
to taste
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
2 cups water or chicken broth
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Salt
to taste
2 ripe avocados
diced
1 tablespoon lime juice
Pinch of salt
Extra chopped cilantro
Diced tomatoes
Crumbled cotija or feta cheese
Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- While the shrimp is marinating, cook the rice: In a pot, bring water or chicken broth to a boil. Add rice and a bit of salt, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Once cooked, fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced avocados, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Gently mix until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and pink.
- To assemble: In a serving glass or bowl, layer the rice, followed by the avocado mixture, and top with the cooked shrimp. Garnish with extra cilantro, diced tomatoes, crumbled cheese, and lime wedges.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by omitting the cayenne pepper or adding more according to your taste. The avocado mixture can be made ahead of time to save on prep.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: Honey Lime Shrimp, Avocado Rice Stack, Shrimp recipe, Easy dinner, Healthy meal, Quick recipes