High-Protein Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice

Making High-Protein Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice will only take 27 minutes. It is a good substitute for rice. It is low in carbs and high in protein. You will not need many things to make the recipe, and it follows simple instructions. You only need raw shrimp, cauliflower rice, eggs, mixed vegetables, garlic, soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil, olive oil, black pepper, and salt to prepare this recipe. It has 310 calories and 34 g of protein. You can store your fried rice for 3 days. Enjoy serving High-Protein Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice at different parties, family events, and gatherings.

STATS:

• Number of Calories: 310 kcal
•  Preparation Time: 15 minutes
•  Cooking Time: 12 minutes
•  Total Duration: 27 minutes
•  Cuisine: Asian
•  Course: Main
•  Diet: High-Protein
•  Serving Size: 1 bowl
•  Servings: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Cutting board
• Skillet
• Spatula
• Knife
• Measuring spoons
• Mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS:

• Raw shrimp: 400 g
• Cauliflower rice: 4 cups
• Eggs: 2 large
• Mixed vegetables: 1 cup
• Garlic: 2 cloves
• Low-sodium soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
• Green onions: 2
• Black pepper: Half a teaspoon
• Salt: ¼ teaspoon

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SHRIMP:

• Shrimp gives a seafood taste, and it is also high in fat. It takes less time to prepare, and it is also low-fat. It will stay soft if you make it on a medium flame. Utilise chicken breast, tofu, or salmon instead.

CAULIFLOWER RICE:

• Cauliflower rice is a good source of fibre and nutrients. It keeps you full for a longer period, and it is also a healthy substitute for normal high-carb rice. Cauliflower rice is light, and you can easily digest it. Utilize brown rice instead, but it has more carbs.

EGGS:

• Eggs give a good and basic flavor to your rice. It provides you with extra protein, and it gives you a long-lasting fullness. Utilize scrambled tofu instead.

MIXED VEGETABLES:

• Vegetables give a lot of vitamins, a colorful look, and crispness to your rice. You can add vegetables for texture, flavor, and softness in your rice. You can use bell peppers, spinach, carrots, peas, corn, or broccoli.

GARLIC:

• Garlic gives your fried rice a rich flavor, and it also adds a beautiful fragrance. Utilize garlic powder instead.

SOY SAUCE:

• Soy sauce is a very important sauce for your rice. It gives a warm, savory, and earthy flavor to your rice. Utilize tamari or coconut aminos if you want to make your dish gluten-free.

SESAME OIL:

• Sesame oil provides a strong and rich flavor with an earthy aroma. Add a very minute quantity of sesame oil to your rice.

OLIVE OIL:

• Olive oil gives healthy fats, and it also helps in cooking your rice. Olive oil prevents the sticking of rice to the pan surface. Utilize avocado oil instead.

GREEN ONIONS:

• Use green onions in your rice for the fresh taste and light color. Utilize chives or regular onion instead.

SALT & BLACK PEPPER:

• Include salt and pepper in your salad for improved flavors. They provide a salty flavor and warm taste to your rice. Utilise chilli flakes if you want your rice spicier.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm olive oil in a skillet on a moderate flame.
2. Include shrimp in the skillet and heat them for 3 minutes.
3. Then remove the shrimp and place it in the corner.
4. Include garlic in the same skillet and cook for 30 sec.
5. Sauté vegetables in the pan for 3 minutes.
6. Now add cauliflower rice and cook it for 5 minutes till they get soft.
7. Move the cauliflower rice and vegetable mixture to one side and add the eggs to the empty side of the pan and cook them.
8. Combine cauliflower rice with your eggs.
9. Now include the prepared shrimp in your pan.
10. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
11. Mix and prepare it for 2 minutes.
12. Add green onions and serve it.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• You can add slices of avocado to your rice
• Eat your fried rice with cucumber salad.
• Sprinkle some lime juice at the time of serving.

TIPS:

• Avoid heating the shrimp for a long time to maintain its texture.
• Heat your cauliflower rice to remove all the water content.
• Keep mixing it continuously so your mixture does not stick.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Keep your cauliflower rice for 3 days in a box.

FREEZER:

• You can freeze them for one month.

FAQs:

Will I add shrimp from the fridge?

• Yes, but unfreeze them properly and remove water.

How to make it for vegetarian people?

• You can make it for vegetarian people by adding vegetables to it.

Will it help in a low-carb diet?

• Yes, it has fewer carbs, and it helps in a low-carb diet.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 310 kcal

Total Carbs: 14 g

Net Carbs: 10 g

Fibre: 4 g

Fat: 14 g

Protein: 34 grams

Iron: 1.8 mg

Calcium: 80 mg

Vitamin A: 3200 IU

Sodium: 620 mg

Potassium: 580 mg