Low Sugar Whole30 Smoky Chipotle Shrimp Cauliflower Rice Bowls
Smoky, spicy, and loaded with color, these bowls are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a serious treat without any of the usual compromise. The shrimp get coated in a bold blend of chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne, then seared hot and fast until the edges are lightly charred and irresistibly fragrant. Underneath, cauliflower rice is cooked in a screaming-hot skillet until the edges turn golden — no mushy, steamed-vegetable vibes here. A bright lime-dressed slaw of red cabbage and shredded carrots adds crunch and acidity that cuts right through the richness of the creamy sliced avocado on top. Every single ingredient in this bowl is naturally free of added sugar, which means you can skip the label-reading anxiety that comes with store-bought spice blends, sauces, and pre-marinated proteins. The whole thing comes together with just a food processor, one skillet, and a handful of pantry spices, making it as practical as it is satisfying. Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end tie everything together into something that genuinely tastes like it came from a restaurant.
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4 servings
For the shrimp
- 1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For the cauliflower rice
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into florets
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the slaw
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor in two batches until broken down into rice-sized pieces, about 8–10 pulses per batch. Do not over-process — the pieces should resemble coarse grains, not a paste.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with the chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cayenne, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Toss until every shrimp is evenly coated, then set aside to marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
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