Description
Enjoy this High Protein Shrimp Fried Rice Cauliflower recipe that is perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight dinner. This low carb fried rice stir fry delivers flavor and nutrition that the whole family will appreciate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium-large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp tapioca flour or arrowroot*
- Sea salt and black pepper
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil or ghee divided
- 3 eggs whisked
- 1 1/2 cups carrots diced
- 1 bunch scallions white and green parts separated – thinly sliced
- 1 inch chunk fresh ginger peeled and minced about 2 tsp
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 12 oz cauliflower rice fresh or frozen If frozen thaw first
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos (this is a paleo and Whole30 friendly equivalent of soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp pure sesame oil
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all your ingredients before starting to cook.
- Mix the shrimp with tapioca flour or arrowroot, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Warm a large nonstick pan on medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil or ghee.
- Sauté the shrimp in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn opaque, then remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the whisked eggs to the pan, cooking them until just firm while breaking them apart, then remove with the shrimp.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil or ghee and increase heat to medium-high.
- Cook the diced carrots for 3-4 minutes until tender, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the white scallions, ginger, and garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the cauliflower rice, coconut aminos, and sesame oil, stirring and cooking for 2-3 minutes to soften the rice.
- Return the shrimp and eggs to the pan, mix well, heat through for 30 to 60 seconds, and then remove from heat.
- Garnish with green scallions and season with additional coconut aminos or salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- *Optional
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Calories: 295kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1302mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 409mg