MSG Free Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
This vibrant stir-fry delivers everything you want from a takeout-style meal — juicy shrimp, tender-crisp vegetables, and savory, glossy sauce — all made entirely from scratch at home. The sauce gets its deep, soy-like richness from coconut aminos, which is naturally free of monosodium glutamate and a brilliant swap for conventional soy sauce or bottled stir-fry sauces that often sneak in flavor enhancers. Fresh ginger, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, and garlic do all the heavy lifting here, building bold, complex flavor without any shortcuts. The cauliflower rice is pulsed and pan-seared until lightly golden at the edges, giving it a satisfying texture that holds up beautifully when tossed with the shrimp and vegetables. Carrots, zucchini, and scallions round out the bowl with color and crunch, while a squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro brighten everything at the end. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but is built entirely on whole, clean ingredients you can actually pronounce.
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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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