20-Minute Shrimp Veggie Stir-Fry (Print Version)

Juicy shrimp and crisp vegetables stir-fried, served atop light cauliflower rice for a nutritious, easy dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
05 - 1 cup broccoli florets
06 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
07 - 3 green onions, sliced, plus extra for garnish
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce

10 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional
15 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Cauliflower Rice

16 - 1 large head cauliflower or 4 cups pre-riced cauliflower
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
18 - Pinch of salt and pepper

→ Garnish

19 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional

# How to Make:

01 - Remove leaves and stem from cauliflower. Pulse florets in a food processor until rice-sized pieces form.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice with salt and pepper. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until tender but not mushy. Transfer to serving bowls and cover to keep warm.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch if using, and water. Set aside.
04 - Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
05 - In the same pan, add a splash more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
07 - Return shrimp to the pan. Pour in the sauce, tossing everything to coat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through.
08 - Spoon stir-fry over cauliflower rice. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish
  • Packed with lean protein from shrimp and plenty of colorful vegetables
  • Low-carb and gluten-free when using tamari instead of soy sauce
  • Bright flavors from fresh ginger, garlic, and a simple homemade stir-fry sauce
  • Cauliflower rice makes it lighter than traditional rice-based stir-fries
02 -
  • For extra crunch, add water chestnuts or cashews to the stir-fry
  • Pre-riced cauliflower from the store saves valuable prep time
  • Cook vegetables in batches if your pan isn't large enough to prevent overcrowding
  • The stir-fry sauce can be made a day ahead and refrigerated
  • Leftover stir-fry keeps well for up to 2 days in the refrigerator
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