Once you try my healthy shrimp fried rice you’ll never buy take-out fried rice again! This Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice has all the great flavors and textures of your favorite take-out place, but without all of the carbs & calories. The perfect healthy, low-carb dinner idea!
The Ultimate Healthy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe!
This Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe will have you deleting the number of your favorite take-out place! Not only is this healthy shrimp fried rice recipe, super easy to make, it’s done in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect on a weeknight when you’re wanting something simple, but also healthy AND delicious!
This healthy shrimp fried rice checks all of your dinner requirements: healthy, quick, low-carb, and tastes fantastic. Not only does it take less than 30 minutes to make, it’s healthy (low-carb friendly!) and uses ingredients that you likely already have in your fridge and freezer.
Here’s the simple steps to making my Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice:
What do I need to make cauliflower shrimp fried rice?
Here’s a quick-reference grocery list of the ingredients you need to make this simple dinner:
- Raw shrimp – I recommend buying frozen raw shrimp. It’s the most economical and will taste the best. I don’t recommend buying pre-cooked shrimp. When pre-cooked shrimp is reheated it becomes rubbery and tough.
- Frozen cauliflower rice – you can find riced cauliflower in the frozen food section of the grocery store. I like to buy riced cauliflower at Costco.
- Frozen peas and carrots – using frozen peas and carrots is a great time-saving ingredient, and will add extra volume to the fried rice.
- Eggs – traditionally, just about every fried rice recipe includes scrambled eggs. This is a great way to add extra protein as well.
- Red bell pepper – I like to use red bell pepper to add some color, volume and texture to the fried rice.
- Green onions – I simple way to add flavor to the fried rice.
- Garlic – another ingredient to add extra flavor and richness to your fried rice.
- Roasted red pepper flakes – will add a punch of spice to the fried rice without being overwhelming.
- Soy Sauce – A traditional ingredient in any fried rice recipe. I prefer to use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Salt and Pepper – season to taste.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to the recipe card. Thanks!
I’ve done my best to really simplify these ingredients to make the prep process quick. I’ve done this by using frozen cauliflower rice and frozen peas & carrots. If you want to use fresh, by all means, have at it.
My friend Kellie over at Suburban Soapbox has a great tutorial for how to make cauliflower rice 3 ways. Check that out if you would rather do fresh cauliflower. However, on a weeknight when time is tight, subbing in frozen is a great option. I also use minced garlic (that comes in a jar) for ease.
What vegetables are good in fried rice?
Along with the frozen peas and carrots, you will need green onions and a red bell pepper. These are easy to quickly chop & slice. Want to use fresh vegetables? Fresh sliced carrots, sugar snap peas, broccoli, zucchini or any other vegetable you prefer can be included in fried rice.
Where is the best place to buy shrimp?
Pro-Tip: I’ve discovered that the best place to buy frozen, raw shrimp is at Costco! They have the best prices and carry medium, large and jumbo shrimp. (All of which you can use in this recipe.) Check out my post on the 15 Things I Always Buy at Costco.
How do I cook shrimp for fried rice?
In a large skillet or wok, heat up your olive or avocado oil, and cook the shrimp just until pink. This should only take 4-5 minutes.
While the shrimp is cooking, add in the garlic and red pepper flakes. Once cooked all the way through, remove the shrimp from the pan and transfer to a bowl to keep warm.
Does fried rice have eggs in it?
Traditionally, fried rice includes scrambled eggs. Two to three eggs is ideal for a fried rice recipe. If you want to increase the protein and volume, add 1-2 extra eggs.
In the same skillet that you cooked the shrimp, add the eggs and scramble. This should take just a minute or two. Once the eggs have cooked, transfer the eggs to the same bowl as the shrimp to keep warm.
Cook the vegetables
Once you’re done cooking the eggs, you may need to scrape out the egg remnants. Scrape out what you can – it doesn’t have to be perfect and you don’t have to get everything.
Add a bit more olive oil to your pan, and begin to sauté the vegetables. These will take just 4-5 minutes.
Add in the cauliflower rice
Lastly, add in the cauliflower rice and sauté until it is cooked through – about 4-5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to season.
If you are using frozen riced cauliflower, defrost in the microwave until no longer frozen. Heat the cauliflower rice until warm.
Once the cauliflower rice has cooked through, add the veggies, shrimp and eggs back into the skillet. Pour the soy sauce over everything. Stir together and cook for another minute or two.
Dinner is served! In about 25 minutes this healthy shrimp fried rice recipe will be on the table. Fantastic for a busy weeknight, this cauliflower fried rice recipe will be your new go-to after a long day!
By the way, if you love a good low-carb cauliflower rice recipe, be sure to check out some of my other healthy, low carb recipes where I include cauliflower rice:
Do you meal prep? If so, this Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe is perfect for your next #mealprepsunday!
This recipe will make 4 servings, and is great paired with fresh vegetables. I love using these Glass Meal Prep Containers by Prep Naturals. You can find these Best Meal Prep Containers here.
If you loved this healthy dinner idea, then be sure to check out some of my other Shrimp recipes:
- Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
- Shrimp Tacos in Air Fryer
- Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Pomodoro
- Shrimp Rossini Pasta
- Sheet Pan Sweet & Sour Shrimp
- Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles
- Lemon Pepper Shrimp
Looking for some other easy dinner recipes? These are great:
- Healthy Unstuffed Peppers
- Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
- Grilled Salmon Cobb Salad
- Healthy Taco Stuffed Peppers
- Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice
- Ground Beef and Ramen Noodles
- Sweet Potato Taco Bowls
Here’s the recipe for my delicious Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice:
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Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice
Equipment
- Large Skillet This Anolon 12" Skillet is ideal for making one-pan meals!
- Wooden Spurtle Tools This 5-Piece Wooden kitchen tool set is amazing and great for use in non-stick cookware. No scratches and no plastic!
- Meal Prep Containers These glass meal prep containers are microwave safe and fantastic for taking your lunch to work or school.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. raw shrimp thawed, tails removed
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 eggs
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots about 1/2 of a package
- 2/3 cup red bell pepper chopped (about 1/2 pepper)
- 1 (10 oz. pkg.) frozen riced cauliflower about 3 cups
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, add 2 Tbsp of olive oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Add the thawed shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute for approximately 5 minutes or until the shrimp becomes pink and cooked through on both sides. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a bowl to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add the two eggs and scramble over medium heat. Transfer the scrambled eggs to the bowl with the shrimp to keep warm. Scrape out any remaining eggs from the skillet.
- Add the last tablespoon of olive oil. Add the bell pepper, onions, peas and carrots. Saute for approximately 5 minutes or until cooked through. Add the frozen riced cauliflower, and saute for 5 more minutes or until heated through. Add salt and pepper to season.
- Add the shrimp and eggs to the skillet with the rice and vegetable mixture. Top with the soy sauce and stir. Heat through for another minute or two.
- Serve and enjoy right away while hot.
Notes
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That sounds really delicious! We have only recently tried cauliflower rice and we just LOVED it but I have been on the hunt for other ideas of what to do with it. This sounds perfect. Pinned.
Looks delicious!
The Cauliflower is a great addition to your fantastic Shrimp Fried Rice! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,448 and hope you will come back soon!
Miz Helen
This recipe sounds delicious and I’m having it for dinner. Do you cook the riced cauliflower prior to adding to other ingredients?
Nope. No need to cook before adding it to the rest of the ingredients. The frozen cauliflower rice will warm up as it is mixed with the other ingredients in the skillet. Enjoy!
This wasn’t to bad. I’d make it again. Was kinda scared with the scrambled eggs in it bet I didn’t really taste them.