Soy Free Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
This stir-fry delivers everything you want from a takeout-style dinner — juicy shrimp, crisp-tender vegetables, and a savory, gingery sauce — all built from ingredients you can feel good about. The secret weapon here is coconut aminos, which brings that deep, umami-rich flavor you'd expect from soy sauce without any soy in sight, making it a genuinely satisfying swap rather than a compromise. Cauliflower rice stands in for the grain base, pulsed in a food processor until it mimics the texture of cooked rice, then pan-seared until lightly golden at the edges for a little extra flavor. Carrots, zucchini, and scallions round out the vegetable lineup, giving every bite some color and crunch. The sauce — brightened with apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric — ties everything together in a way that feels vibrant and a little bold. It's the kind of weeknight meal that looks impressive but comes together in one skillet with straightforward technique and no specialty store required.
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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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