Forget takeout. Make Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice at home using riced cauliflower, carrots, peas, onions, garlic, and coconut aminos in just 15 minutes!
I’ll never forget the first time I tried cauliflower rice. I cried. It was so gross. I didn’t understand why everyone loved it so much.
You have to understand, I didn’t grow up eating veggies. That was not a staple in my Cuban household.
Cauliflower rice?! What?! That would be an insult in my parent’s kitchen. Read more here.
Experimenting in the kitchen today, I attempted to make a simple shrimp fried rice (one of my faves) without the massive amounts of sodium.
I used cauliflower rice instead of regular rice but thanks to the coconut aminos – I didn’t cry!
Coconut aminos, which is a great soy sauce substitute, was delicious. It made the cauliflower rice so flavorful.
Chinese takeout is a fave of mine but I hate how I feel when I eat it. The next day, I’m so bloated from all the sodium and tired from the MSG.
It’s no fun.
So I’m happy to have a healthier alternative like this Cauliflower Shrimp Fried “Rice”.
As I always do, I tried to simplify the steps as much as possible so you can make everything in a cast-iron skillet.
Less dishes, more happiness – am I right!?
I gotta say, I was IMPRESSED with this cauliflower rice. Sure, it’s not white rice but it sure does come close! I think my parents would actually accept it in their house now. Or I’ll make them like it. Ha! ;)
Seriously though, A+ for this meal!
Can’t wait for you guys to try it!
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15-Minute Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound shrimp rinsed, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup carrots shredded (you can also chop regular carrots too)
- 1 cup frozen peas (omit if paleo)
- 4 cups riced cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce, if not paleo
- 2 eggs beaten
- salt + pepper to taste
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat up sesame oil and onion. Sauté for 3 minutes over medium-high heat until the onions are translucent. Add garlic and shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the shrimp is light pink/cooked.
- Add carrots, peas (if using), riced cauliflower, and coconut aminos. Mix all together and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Now, push the rice mixture to sides of skillet, leaving a hole in the center. Add whisked egg to center of pan and cook for 1 minute.
- Using a spatula, stir the egg to scramble then mix with the rest of the rice mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with green onions as garnish. Enjoy!
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I hope you make this and LOVE it!
Casey says
Do you cook the cauliflower before pulsing it into rice?
Jamie Silva says
No