
Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp
Cauliflower rice is such a great way to cut down on carbohydrates and increase your vegetable intake. I often skip the shrimp in this delicious dish for a vegetarian/vegan meal.
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoonstoasted sesame oil
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 teaspoonstoasted sesame oil
- 3 cupsriced cauliflower (rice by pulsing florets in a food processor until granular)
- 2 teaspoonstoasted sesame oil
- 1 poundlarge shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoonstoasted sesame oil
- 3 cupspurple cauliflower or broccoli florets
- 1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 3 clovesgarlic (sliced)
- 6 scallions (sliced, white, and light green parts)
- 3 tablespoonsreduced-sodium tamari (can be gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoonswater
- 1 tablespoonrice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoonbrown rice miso
- 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cupchopped peanuts
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 4 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until oil just starts to smoke. Add the eggs and cook for , not stirring. Flip and cook until the egg is just cooked, . Remove to a cutting board. Cut the egg into 1-inch pieces.
- 2
Add 2 teaspoons of oil to the wok; heat over high heat. Add the cauliflower rice in an even layer; turn after and again after . Cook for a total of . Transfer to a bowl.
- 3
Add 2 teaspoons of oil to the pan; heat over high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until just opaque. Remove to the bowl with the cauliflower.
- 4
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan; heat over high heat. Add the purple cauliflower or broccoli, sliced pepper, garlic, and scallions; stir-fry until lightly charred, .
- 5
Mix the tamari, water, rice wine vinegar, miso, and pepper in a bowl.
- 6
Stir the tamari mixture into the mixture in the wok or skillet and bring to a boil for .
- 7
Turn off the heat and stir in the eggs, cauliflower rice, and shrimp.
- 8
Top with chopped peanuts.