Description
This Honey Lime Shrimp & Avocado Rice Stack is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp marinated in a honey-lime dressing, served over a bed of cilantro lime rice and topped with creamy avocado. Perfect for a fresh and easy meal!
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
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 large bowl, combine 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 minutes.
- While the shrimp is marinating, rinse the rice under cold water. In a saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are opaque and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced avocados, lime juice, and salt. Gently mix to combine.
- To assemble, place a layer of cilantro lime rice at the bottom, top with shrimp, and then add the avocado mixture. Repeat the layers as desired.
- Garnish with extra chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, crumbled cotija or feta cheese, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra kick, add more cayenne pepper to the shrimp marinade. This stack is versatile; you can also add other toppings like black beans or corn for additional texture and flavor.
- 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, Cilantro Lime Rice