Pescatarian Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
This stir-fry is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Plump, juicy shrimp get cooked alongside crisp carrots and zucchini, all tossed in a punchy sauce built from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric — bold, bright, and completely addictive. Instead of regular rice, cauliflower gets pulsed down into tender little grains that soak up every drop of that sauce without weighing the whole dish down. The technique here is smart: cook the cauliflower rice first to get those lightly golden edges, then build the stir-fry in the same skillet so nothing goes to waste and the flavors layer beautifully. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro at the end pull everything together and make it feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. It's a satisfying, protein-packed meal that proves eating around meat doesn't mean settling for something boring.
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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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