Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring juicy honey garlic shrimp layered with sweet pineapple rice, creating a delicious tropical stack perfect for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, and lime juice to create the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Pour in the honey garlic sauce and cook for another 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same pan, add diced pineapple and bell peppers, cooking for 3–4 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Add cooked rice to the pan and toss with the pineapple mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- To assemble, use a bowl or mold: layer pineapple rice first, then top with honey garlic shrimp.
- Carefully invert onto a plate to form a stack.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing honey.
- Fresh pineapple gives the best flavor, but canned works as well.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired