03/11/2026
Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Stack with Avocado & Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
For the Rice:
2 cups cooked white rice (warm)
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp chopped parsley
Salt to taste
For the Shrimp:
500g large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped parsley
For the Avocado Tomato Mix:
1 ripe avocado (diced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Sauce (for drizzling):
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp honey
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp chili flakes
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Rice
Mix warm rice with butter, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
Press rice firmly into a round bowl or mold to shape.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
Season shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
Add butter and garlic, sauté 30 seconds.
Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Remove from heat.
3️⃣ Make Avocado Mix
Gently toss avocado and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Assemble
Place molded rice on a plate.
Top with avocado-tomato mixture.
Arrange garlic butter shrimp on top.
Drizzle with optional sauce for extra flavor.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve
Best served warm as a restaurant-style seafood rice bowl. Perfect for dinner or special occasions!
