Mediterranean Diet Friendly Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
This vibrant stir-fry is exactly the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but checks every box for wholesome, vegetable-forward eating. Cauliflower florets get pulsed into tender, golden-edged "rice" that soaks up every drop of the bright, ginger-spiked sauce — no grains needed, and honestly, you won't miss them. The sauce itself is a clever blend of coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric, delivering deep savory flavor with a subtle warmth that ties the whole dish together. Plump shrimp, crisp carrots, and just-tender zucchini round out the bowl with lean protein and plenty of color, which is exactly the kind of balance this style of eating is built around. Everything cooks in a single skillet, so you get maximum flavor with minimal cleanup — a win on a busy evening. A squeeze of fresh lime and a handful of cilantro at the end lift the whole thing and make it feel like something you'd order at a restaurant rather than throw together at home.
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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
Chef's tipSoy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust. - 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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