Artificial Flavors Free Whole30 Smoky Chipotle Shrimp Cauliflower Rice Bowls
Smoky, spicy, and loaded with color, these bowls deliver serious restaurant energy from a completely clean ingredient list. Every layer of flavor here comes from real spices — chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and a hit of cayenne — so there's no need for bottled sauces or seasoning packets that sneak in synthetic additives. The shrimp get a quick lime-juice marinade before hitting a screaming-hot skillet, where they develop those gorgeous pink, lightly charred edges in just a few minutes. Underneath, cauliflower rice is cooked until the edges go golden and nutty, giving you that satisfying grain-bowl base without any grains at all. A bright slaw of red cabbage and shredded carrots tossed in fresh lime juice and avocado oil adds crunch and a little tang that cuts right through the heat. Creamy sliced avocado on top ties everything together and makes each bowl feel genuinely indulgent. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks impressive, tastes even better, and leaves you feeling great about every single ingredient on the plate.
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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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