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Zesty Shrimp and Cauliflower "Rice" Stir-Fry

This Zesty Shrimp and Cauliflower "Rice" Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy meal packed with flavor. It features tender shrimp, riced cauliflower, and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a savory and zesty sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Box Grater
  • Large Wok or Skillet

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb fresh or frozen (thawed) shrimp, peeled and deveined

Rice

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, riced (or 16 oz frozen riced cauliflower)

Veggies & Aromatics

  • 1/2 large onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 medium carrots, finely diced
  • 1 cup cup frozen green peas
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

Zesty Sauce

  • 1/4 cup cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp tsp sriracha (or more, to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch Pinch of salt (taste before adding, soy sauce is salty)

Garnish (Optional)

  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Prepare Ingredients

  • Rice fresh cauliflower using a food processor or box grater, chop all vegetables as directed, and pat the shrimp dry.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create the sauce.

Cook the Shrimp

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through, then remove and set aside.

Build the Flavor Base

  • Add more oil if needed, then sauté diced onion for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger for 1 minute until fragrant, then add diced carrots and red bell pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes until carrots soften slightly.

Sauté the Cauliflower

  • Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and sauté for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp, avoiding overcooking.

Combine & Sauce

  • Stir in frozen green peas and the cooked shrimp back into the pan.
  • Pour the prepared zesty sauce over all the ingredients.

Finish Cooking

  • Toss everything gently to ensure an even coating of the sauce.
  • Cook for another 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are heated through.

Serve

  • Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired, then serve immediately.

Notes

For extra heat, add more sriracha to the sauce. If you don't have a wok, a large skillet will work just as well for this stir-fry. Adjust salt to taste, as soy sauce can be quite salty. To make this dish vegetarian, omit the shrimp and add extra vegetables or a plant-based protein like tofu.