Red Meat Allergy Friendly Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
This vibrant stir-fry is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks impressive but comes together with surprisingly little fuss. Juicy shrimp get seared until perfectly pink and curled, then tossed with tender carrots, zucchini, and a punchy sauce built from coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and a touch of turmeric — warm, savory, and just a little tangy. The base is cauliflower rice pulsed in a food processor and pan-fried until lightly golden at the edges, giving you all the satisfying texture of a classic fried rice without any grain. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, this dish is a genuinely satisfying answer to the "what's for dinner?" problem — every protein and every drop of sauce is completely in the clear. Coconut oil does the heavy lifting throughout, keeping the flavors clean and cohesive from the first sear to the final toss. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro over the top pull everything together into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant, not a Tuesday night scramble.
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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
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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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