Description
Teriyaki Shrimp Pineapple Rice Stack is a delicious, sweet-savory fusion of shrimp, pineapple, rice, and teriyaki—perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
Pineapple
- 2 pineapple rings, fresh or canned
Rice
- 1 cup cooked white or jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Garnishes
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Optional: sriracha, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Toss the shrimp in olive oil until well coated.
- Sear the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.
- Add Teriyaki Sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the shrimp in the skillet. Stir to evenly coat and let simmer for 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and glaze the shrimp. Remove from heat.
- Grill the Pineapple Rings: While the shrimp cooks, grill or sear the pineapple rings in a separate pan or on a grill over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side, until caramelized and golden.
- Prepare the Sesame Rice: In a bowl, combine cooked rice with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly so the rice is evenly flavored and glossy.
- Assemble the Stack: Using a round food mold or a small bowl, layer the seasoned rice at the bottom, followed by a grilled pineapple ring, and finally a generous portion of teriyaki shrimp on top.
- Plate and Garnish: Carefully lift the mold off (or invert the bowl onto a plate). Garnish the stack with chopped green onion, sesame seeds, and any desired toppings like sriracha, fresh cilantro, or lime wedges.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time; just add to heated sauce to warm through.
- If you don’t have a food mold, shape the stack using a ramekin or press layers gently with a spoon.
- Double the recipe for a crowd or meal prep—just multiply ingredients as needed.
- Try brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 185mg