Description
A low-carb, high-protein dish where cauliflower replaces traditional rice, stir-fried with shrimp and vegetables for a healthy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups riced cauliflower
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1–3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or broccoli florets
Instructions
- Heat 1/2 tbsp sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Add another 1/2 tbsp sesame oil to the pan. Crack in the eggs and scramble until cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add riced cauliflower and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Push cauliflower to the sides of the pan and add the remaining sesame oil. Sauté carrots, celery, bell pepper, and white parts of scallions until slightly tender.
- Return shrimp and scrambled eggs to the pan. Add soy sauce and optional peas or broccoli. Stir everything together and heat through.
- Top with green parts of scallions, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
- Frozen cauliflower rice works well; thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before cooking.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 123mg