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Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Lemongrass Cauliflower Shrimp Fried 'Rice'

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 servings (or 2 larger ones)
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
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5 from 9 votes
Calories: 246kcal
This Lemongrass Shrimp Cauliflower Fried 'Rice. and a quick, easy, and healthy dish that showcases the magic of finely diced cauliflower as a low-carb alternative to traditional rice, featuring lemongrass, chilli, garlic, and a nutritious mix of sautéed vegetables and protein-rich prawns.

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 300 g prawns 8 oz , raw peeled, I used defrosted king prawns (shrimp)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 lemongrass pale section only, finely chopped
  • 1/2 red chilli long chili, finely chopped, deseeded
  • 1/2 onion red or yellow, finely diced
  • 1 large carrot diced into small cubes
  • 1 celery stick diced into small cubes
  • 1 head cauliflower medium head of cauliflower, ground up or finely chopped into small kernels
  • 2 cloves garlic finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or Tamari
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup coriander leaves fresh, chopped (cilantro leaves)

Instructions

  • Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a large frying pan over high heat and add the prawns. Sprinkle with a little sea salt and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the prawns curl and change colour. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-high and add an extra tablespoon of coconut oil. Add the lemongrass, chilli, onions, carrots and celery and stir-fry for 3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
  • Now add the finely diced cauliflower and the rest of the ingredients (except for the coriander) and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water if the frying pan gets dry.
  • Stir in the prawns right at the end to reheat and top with fresh coriander. Serve right away, while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1726mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3748IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Cauliflower
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