Ginger 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. The shrimp get coated in a bold blend of chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne before hitting a screaming-hot skillet — the result is juicy, lightly charred bites with a deep, complex heat that builds with every forkful. Underneath, golden-edged cauliflower rice soaks up all those smoky drippings, while a bright lime-dressed slaw of red cabbage and shredded carrots cuts right through the richness. Creamy avocado slices tie everything together and keep the whole bowl feeling satisfying and substantial. For anyone avoiding ginger, this recipe is a natural fit — not a single ingredient in the spice blend or the slaw relies on it, so there's no substituting or second-guessing required. Everything here is straightforward pantry-friendly cooking with a payoff that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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