🍯🍋🍤 Honey Lime Shrimp & Avocado Rice Stack
Mediterranean-Inspired
🌿 Description
This Honey Lime Shrimp & Avocado Rice Stack is a bright, layered dish that combines Mediterranean freshness with a touch of tropical sweetness. Juicy shrimp glazed in honey and lime sit atop fluffy rice and creamy avocado, finished with olive oil, herbs, and citrus. It’s colorful, nourishing, and perfect for an elegant lunch or light dinner.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
Shrimp
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450 g (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1½ tbsp honey
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Zest of 1 lime
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2 tbsp fresh lime juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Rice Layer
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1½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (warm)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp fresh lime juice
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2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
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Pinch of salt
Avocado Layer
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2 ripe avocados, diced
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1 tbsp lime juice
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Salt & pepper, to taste
Garnish (Optional)
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Cherry tomatoes, diced
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Feta cheese crumbles
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Sesame seeds or fresh herbs
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Shrimp
In a bowl, mix olive oil, honey, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
Add shrimp and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side, until caramelized and glazed. Remove from heat.
3️⃣ Season the Rice
In a bowl, mix warm rice with olive oil, lime juice, chopped herbs, and salt.
4️⃣ Prepare Avocado
Toss diced avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
5️⃣ Assemble the Stack
Using a ring mold or small bowl:
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Press rice as the base
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Add avocado layer
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Top with honey-lime shrimp
Carefully remove the mold.
6️⃣ Finish
Garnish with tomatoes, feta, or herbs. Serve immediately.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions (Mediterranean Style)
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Pair with a cucumber–olive salad
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Add a drizzle of garlic yogurt sauce
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Serve chilled for summer meals or warm for dinner
❓ Q & A
Q: Is this dish healthy?
A: Yes—lean shrimp, healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, and balanced carbs make it Mediterranean-approved.
Q: Can I use brown rice or quinoa?
A: Absolutely. Both work beautifully and add extra fiber.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: Rice and shrimp can be prepped ahead, but assemble just before serving for best texture.
Q: What can replace honey?
A: Maple syrup or date syrup are great Mediterranean-friendly alternatives.
Q: Can I make it spicy?
A: Add more chili flakes or a touch of harissa for heat.
