Spicy Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice

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This shrimp gets its kick from Cajun seasoning—a zesty blend of paprika, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Refrigerated cauliflower rice helps cut down on prep time, but if you can spare a few extra minutes, it's easy to make your own. Pulse 1 pound fresh cauliflower florets in a food processor until chopped into rice-size pieces.

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Liv Dansky
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Liv Dansky has worked with Dotdash Meredith since 2019 as a recipe tester and developer and, more recently, as a writer for the commerce team. Her work can be found across brands like Food & Wine, Southern Living, Real Simple, Eating Well, and Serious Eats.
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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A serving of the spicy shrimp with cauliflower rice recipe on a white and brown plate, with a fork in the right corner
Photo:

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients for the spicy shrimp with cauliflower rice recipe

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch scallions

  • 1 ½ pounds large peeled, deveined raw shrimp, tail-on (31-40 count)

  • 2 tablespoons salt-free Cajun seasoning plus 1 teaspoon, divided

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated riced cauliflower

Directions

  1. Finely chop dark green scallion tops to yield 1/3 cup; transfer to a small bowl. Finely chop light green and white scallion bottoms to yield 1 1/2 cups; reserve 1/2 cup and transfer 1 cup to a large bowl.

    Scallion chopped up on a wooden cutting board

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

  2. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning to the large bowl with the 1 cup chopped scallions; toss to coat.

    Shrimp in a bowl tossed in a spice mix

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

  3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the seasoned shrimp; cook, undisturbed, until opaque around the edges and almost cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; flip shrimp. Cook, undisturbed, until cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl. Do not wipe the pan. Repeat with 1 tablespoon butter and the remaining shrimp. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and toss to mix.

    Shrimp browned on a pan

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

  4. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the pan over medium heat. Add the reserved 1/2 cup chopped scallion bottoms; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in riced cauliflower and the remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 8 minutes.

    Shrimp and cauliflower rice getting mixed together in a pan

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

  5. Stir the shrimp into the cauliflower; divide among 6 bowls. Sprinkle with the reserved chopped scallion tops before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

286 Calories
17g Fat
9g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 2 cups shrimp & about 3/4 cup cauliflower
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 26g 52%
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 253mg 84%
Vitamin A 1032IU 21%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Vitamin D 3IU 1%
Vitamin E 3mg 18%
Folate 116mcg 29%
Vitamin K 78mcg 65%
Sodium 438mg 19%
Calcium 142mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 61mg 15%
Potassium 614mg 13%
Zinc 2mg 18%
Vitamin B12 2mcg 83%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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