Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice

20m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Chop the green onions, separating the white parts from the green parts.
  2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos), honey, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  3. 3Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Add the white part of the green onions and sauté for about a minute.
  5. 5Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and stir.
  6. 6Sauté the peas and carrots until the carrots are tender.
  7. 7Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.
  8. 8Move the sautéed vegetables to one side of the pan.
  9. 9Add a little more oil if needed to the empty side of the pan.
  10. 10Pour in the beaten eggs and cook slowly while stirring until cooked through.
  11. 11Remove the cooked vegetables and eggs from the skillet and set aside in a bowl.
  12. 12Add a little more sesame oil to the skillet.
  13. 13Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes or until they turn pink.
  14. 14Add the cooked vegetables and eggs back into the pan with the shrimp.
  15. 15Add the cauliflower rice to the pan and stir to combine everything.
  16. 16Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the cauliflower rice and other ingredients.
  17. 17Toss to combine all ingredients and cook for a few minutes until the cauliflower has softened.
  18. 18Sprinkle the green onions over the cooked fried rice.
  19. 19Cover the pan for about a minute.
  20. 20Serve the cauliflower shrimp fried rice in bowls.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cauliflower rice
  • 0.25 cup Reduced Sodium Tamari, Coconut Aminos, or soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon honey or keto liquid sweetener
  • 0.5 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped, whites separated from greens
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas
  • 0.5 cup carrots, cubed
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 0.5 pound shrimp, thawed, peeled, and deveined

Equipment

small bowllarge skillet or wokwhiskknifecutting boardspatula

Tips

  • You can use pre-packaged cauliflower rice or make your own.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp, or they will get tough.
  • The recipe is perfect for a healthy fast-food takeout meal at home.