🍤 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Light, flavorful, and high-protein — this shrimp cauliflower fried rice delivers takeout taste in under 20 minutes!
It’s a low-carb, low-calorie meal packed with jumbo shrimp, veggies, and savory seasonings. Perfect for weight loss, meal prep, or a quick weeknight dinner.
A fast, healthy, and protein-packed fried rice made with cauliflower rice, jumbo shrimp, eggs, veggies, and garlic-soy seasoning. Ready in 20 minutes, low-calorie, and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Cook Temperature: Medium-High Heat
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 12–14 jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Rice & Vegetables
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 cup shredded or matchstick carrots
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup peas or chopped green beans
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (optional but recommended)
Egg Mixture
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ tsp sesame oil
Sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Optional: 1 tsp rice vinegar or a squeeze of lemon
Directions
- Sear the Shrimp
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
Remove and set aside. - Scramble the Eggs
Add ½ tsp sesame oil to the same skillet.
Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until just set.
Remove and keep with the shrimp. - Sauté the Vegetables
Add onions, carrots, peas, and ginger to the pan.
Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. - Add Cauliflower Rice
Stir in the cauliflower rice and cook for 3–5 minutes until heated through and slightly browned. - Add Sauce
Pour soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic over the mixture.
Stir until evenly coated. - Combine Everything
Add shrimp and scrambled eggs back into the pan.
Add sliced green onions and toss well. - Taste & Adjust
Add more soy sauce, pepper, lemon juice, or sesame oil as desired. - Serve
Spoon into bowls or a long rectangular plate and garnish with extra green onions.
Recipe Notes & Variations
- Add crunch: Stir in chopped bell peppers or water chestnuts.
- Make it spicy: Add chili flakes, sriracha, or diced jalapeño.
- Low-calorie version: Reduce sesame oil and skip eggs.
- High-protein version: Add cooked chicken breast or extra shrimp.
- Make ahead: Stays fresh 3–4 days in the fridge; reheats well in a skillet.
🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
(Assuming the recipe makes 2 servings — values below are for 1 serving)
- Calories: 275
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
- Sodium: 780mg
- Sugar: 5g
- Vitamin A: 25% DV
- Vitamin C: 70% DV
- Calcium: 10% DV
- Iron: 15% DV
- Potassium: 620mg
Tools You’ll Need
- Wok or Large Nonstick Skillet — Get on Amazon
- Wooden Spoon or Silicone Turner — Get on Amazon
- Chef’s Knife — Get on Amazon
- Cutting Board — Get on Amazon
- Small Mixing Bowl (for eggs) — Get on Amazon
