Honey Lime Shrimp & Avocado Quinoa Stack
A light yet powerful Mediterranean-style stack featuring sticky honey-lime shrimp, protein-rich quinoa, and creamy fresh avocado. Bright, fresh, non-spicy, and perfect for clean eating or meal prep.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: ~25 minutes
Serves: 2–3
Ingredients
Honey Lime Shrimp
400 g large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1½ tbsp honey
Zest + juice of 1 lime
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Quinoa Base
1 cup cooked quinoa
Pinch of salt
1 tsp olive oil
Avocado Layer
1 ripe avocado, diced or mashed
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt to taste
Optional Add-Ins / Garnish
Cherry tomatoes, chopped
Cucumber, diced
Fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Honey Lime Shrimp
In a bowl, mix olive oil, honey, lime zest & juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Toss shrimp to coat.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink, caramelized, and just cooked through.
2️⃣ Prepare the Quinoa
Warm cooked quinoa and season lightly with salt and olive oil.
3️⃣ Prep the Avocado
Toss avocado with lime juice and salt (or lightly mash for a creamy layer).
4️⃣ Assemble the Stack
Spoon quinoa onto the plate and gently press.
Add honey-lime shrimp on top.
Finish with avocado and optional veggies.
Garnish with fresh herbs.
Why This Is a Power Stack
High protein from shrimp & quinoa
Healthy fats from avocado
Naturally sweetened with honey
Mediterranean, fresh, and non-spicy
Tips & Variations
Extra sauce: Add a yogurt-lime or tahini drizzle
Low-carb: Replace quinoa with cauliflower rice
Extra crunch: Add roasted chickpeas or seeds
Meal prep: Keep avocado separate until serving
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~460 kcal
Protein: ~34 g
Carbohydrates: ~42 g
Healthy fats: ~16 g
Fiber: ~7 g