Whole 30 Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
Craveable takeout-style flavor is absolutely achievable without soy sauce, grains, or any of the usual stir-fry shortcuts that would derail a Whole30 reset. The sauce here leans on coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar for that savory-tangy punch, with fresh ginger and turmeric adding warmth and depth that makes the whole dish feel anything but plain. Cauliflower rice is pulsed in a food processor and pan-fried until lightly golden at the edges, giving it a satisfying texture that holds up beautifully under the shrimp and vegetables. Plump shrimp are seared in coconut oil until perfectly pink and curled, then tossed with tender carrots, zucchini, and scallions in a sauce that clings to every bite. A squeeze of fresh lime and a handful of cilantro at the end brighten everything up and make it feel like a proper restaurant bowl. It comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner.
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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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