Pistachio Free Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
This vibrant stir-fry is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks impressive but comes together with straightforward technique and a short ingredient list. Cauliflower florets get pulsed into tender, golden-edged "rice" that soaks up every bit of the tangy coconut aminos and ginger sauce without turning soggy. Plump shrimp are seared until perfectly pink and curled, then tossed with crisp carrots, zucchini, and scallions for a bowl that hits every texture you want. The sauce — built from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric — brings a bright, savory depth that makes the whole dish feel far more complex than the prep time suggests. Because every component here is a whole food cooked from scratch, there's no need to scan labels for hidden tree nut ingredients or worry about shared-facility cross-contact. A squeeze of fresh lime and a handful of cilantro at the end tie everything together with a little brightness that really makes the flavors pop.
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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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