Fructose Free Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
This vibrant stir-fry delivers everything you want from a takeout-style dinner — juicy shrimp, tender-crisp vegetables, and savory sauce — without any of the high-fructose pitfalls that make ordering out such a gamble. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, bringing that deep umami flavor without the added sugars or problematic sweeteners hiding in conventional stir-fry sauces. The cauliflower rice is pulsed fresh and pan-toasted until lightly golden at the edges, giving it a satisfying texture that holds up beautifully under all those vegetables and shrimp. Carrots, zucchini, and scallions round out the dish with color and crunch, and the ginger-turmeric sauce ties everything together with a warm, aromatic kick. A squeeze of lime and a handful of cilantro at the end brighten the whole bowl and make it feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. It comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner.
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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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