5 from 9 votes
Asian Cauliflower Rice with Ginger Shrimp
This Asian cauliflower rice recipe is loaded with ginger shrimp, avocados, parsley and cilantro and topped with a sauce of tamari, sake and sesame oil.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
449 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower rice recipe
- 1 1/2 pounds Shrimp peeled, deveined and rinsed, medium
- 2 tbsp ginger minced
- 2 tbsp sake
- 2 avocado
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
Sauce
- 1/4 cup tamari or coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp sesame oil toasted
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place the shrimp in a bowl. Add the ginger and sake and toss lightly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the cauliflower rice according to the recipe and set aside.
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, turn down heat to medium and add the marinated shrimp, including the ginger and sake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Drain in a colander and let the shrimp cool slightly.
- While shrimp is cooling, mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Peel, pit and dice the avocados. Place into a large mixing bowl and lightly toss with the lemon juice. Add the cauliflower rice, shrimp, parsley and sauce. Mix gently and serve at room temperature or chilled.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
428mg
(143%)
Sodium
2309mg
(96%)
Potassium
743mg
(16%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
915IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
41.8mg
(46%)
Calcium
279mg
(28%)
Iron
5.2mg
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 428mg | 143% |
| Sodium | 2309mg | 96% |
| Potassium | 743mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 915IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 41.8mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 279mg | 28% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.