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Rice Stack with Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce Recipe

Rice Stack with Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce Recipe
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This Honey Lime Shrimp & Avocado Rice Stack with Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce is a fresh, vibrant dish that combines juicy, honey-lime marinated shrimp with creamy avocado layered over fragrant garlic rice. Finished with a zesty, slightly spicy cilantro jalapeño sauce, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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For the Honey Lime Shrimp

  • 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • Zest and juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Garlic Rice

  • 1½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Avocado Layer

  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Pinch of salt

For the Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Salt to taste

Optional Garnish

  • Extra cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Red chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Marinate Shrimp: In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime zest and juice, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and toss until well coated. Let the shrimp marinate for 10–15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Cook Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until they turn pink, curl up, and develop a caramelized exterior. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Prepare Garlic Rice: In another pan, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the cooked jasmine or basmati rice and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and infused with garlic flavor.
  4. Prepare Avocado: In a small bowl, gently toss the diced ripe avocados with fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt to brighten the flavor and keep the avocado from browning.
  5. Make Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt (or sour cream), fresh cilantro leaves, seeded and chopped jalapeño, lime juice, garlic clove, and salt to taste. Blend until smooth. Adjust the spiciness by adding jalapeño seeds if desired.
  6. Assemble Stack: Start by placing a layer of garlic rice as the base on each serving plate. Top with a layer of honey lime shrimp, then add a layer of the avocado mixture. Drizzle the cilantro jalapeño sauce generously over the top.
  7. Garnish: Finish by garnishing with extra fresh cilantro leaves, a sprinkle of red chili flakes for heat, and lime wedges served on the side for squeezing over the stack.

Notes

  • Serve immediately while the shrimp is warm for the best flavor and texture contrast.
  • For a heartier dish, add roasted corn or black beans to the stack layers.
  • This recipe works well with either jasmine or basmati rice depending on your preference.
  • You can substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt in the sauce if preferred.
  • Adjust the spice level in the sauce by including or omitting jalapeño seeds.

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Keywords: Honey Lime Shrimp, Avocado Rice Stack, Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce, garlic rice, shrimp recipe, healthy dinner, quick seafood meal

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