Emulsifier Free Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
Bright, savory, and loaded with color, this shrimp and cauliflower stir-fry is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like you tried way harder than you did. The sauce comes together from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric — all whole, recognizable ingredients with no hidden additives or emulsifying agents to worry about. That matters more than it sounds, because so many bottled stir-fry sauces and even store-bought "healthy" options sneak in lecithin, polysorbates, or other emulsifiers that can be tricky to avoid. Here, everything is made from scratch in one skillet, so you know exactly what's going into the bowl. The cauliflower rice gets golden and just tender before the shrimp and vegetables join the party, and that quick toss at the end lets the sauce cling to every bite. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro at the finish make it feel restaurant-worthy without any of the guesswork.
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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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