Honey Lime Shrimp & Avocado Rice Stack

Ingredients

For Honey Lime Shrimp:

• 400 g shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp honey

• Zest of 1 lime

• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

For Avocado Layer:

• 2 ripe avocados, diced

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

For Rice Layer:

• 1½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp lime juice (optional, for freshness)

Optional Toppings:

• Sesame seeds

• Extra cilantro

• Sliced green onions

• Drizzle of spicy mayo or yogurt sauce

 

Instructions

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Shrimp

1. In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, zest, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

2. Add shrimp and toss to coat.

3. Let marinate for 10 minutes (not longer, or shrimp can turn mushy).

Step 2: Cook the Shrimp

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

2. Add shrimp in a single layer.

3. Cook 1½–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly caramelized.

4. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Avocado Layer

1. In a bowl, gently mix avocado, lime juice, salt, and cilantro.

2. Keep chilled until ready to assemble.

Step 4: Prepare the Rice

1. Fluff the cooked rice.

2. Mix with olive oil/butter, salt, and optional lime juice.

Step 5: Assemble the Stack

1. Use a food ring or small bowl for shaping.

2. First layer: rice

3. Second layer: avocado

4. Top layer: honey lime shrimp

5. Gently remove mold.

6. Garnish as desired.

 

 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar (or ¾ cup brown sugar for deeper flavor)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup applesauce (unsweetened preferred)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-Ins (Classic Morning Glory Additions)

• ½ cup shredded coconut
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup raisins or crushed pineapple (well drained)

 Instructions