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Healthy Cauliflower Teriyaki Fried Rice with Shrimp

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A quick and easy low-carb fried rice alternative using cauliflower rice, shrimp, edamame, and a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying dinner under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, riced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup diced onions (yellow or white)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium size)
  • 1 cup shelled edamame (frozen, thawed)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Rice the cauliflower by cutting it into florets and pulsing in a food processor until grain-like (about 4 cups). If using pre-riced cauliflower, skip this step.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, sesame oil, and water. Stir in cornstarch if a thicker sauce is desired. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and keep warm.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Add shredded carrots and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Add riced cauliflower to the skillet, stirring well to combine with aromatics and veggies. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until cauliflower softens but retains some bite.
  6. Toss in shelled edamame and pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the mixture. Stir to coat evenly and cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and edamame warms through.
  7. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir gently to combine. Cook 1-2 minutes more to reheat shrimp and meld flavors.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Optionally sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing. Pulse cauliflower just enough to avoid mushiness. Use fresh ginger for best flavor. Pat shrimp dry before cooking to get a good sear. Adjust sweetness of sauce to taste. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently to maintain shrimp tenderness.

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