Barley Free Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
This vibrant stir-fry is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks impressive but comes together with straightforward technique and a handful of fresh ingredients. Juicy shrimp, crisp-tender carrots and zucchini, and golden cauliflower rice all get tossed in a punchy sauce built from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric — no grain-based soy sauce or malt-derived ingredients anywhere in sight. That matters more than it might seem, since traditional stir-fry sauces are a common hiding spot for barley-derived additives, but coconut aminos deliver that same savory depth without any of the concern. The cauliflower rice is pulsed fresh and pan-seared until lightly golden at the edges, giving it a satisfying texture that holds up beautifully under the sauce rather than turning soggy. A squeeze of lime and a scatter of fresh cilantro at the end brighten everything up and make the bowl feel restaurant-worthy. It's colorful, filling, and genuinely craveable — the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to on rotation.
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4 servings
For the cauliflower rice
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into florets
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ tsp salt
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp turmeric
For the stir-fry
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 4 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor (or grate on the large holes of a box grater) until broken down into rice-sized pieces — you should have about 4 cups. Do not over-process; stop when the pieces resemble coarse grains.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, and turmeric until combined. Set aside.
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