This cauliflower fried rice with shrimp is a low carb, diabetic-friendly dinner recipe made with cauliflower rice, shrimp, eggs, soy sauce, peas, and sesame oil. Designed for busy weeknights, this easy shrimp cauliflower stir fry is ready in about 20 minutes and delivers classic fried rice flavor with fewer carbs.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Low carb and diabetic-friendly
• Quick 20-minute meal
• Great way to use pre-cooked shrimp cocktail shrimp
• Packed with protein and vegetables
• Better-for-you alternative to traditional fried rice
• Easy cauliflower fried rice with shrimp for meal prep
• One-pan shrimp cauliflower rice bowl recipe

Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
• pre-cooked cocktail shrimp works too
• 1 bag cauliflower rice
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 green onions sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: sriracha chili flakes, or broccoli

Method

 

1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. If using raw shrimp, cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
2. If using pre-cooked shrimp cocktail shrimp, simply warm it during the final step.
3. Push ingredients to one side of the skillet and crack in the eggs. Scramble until fully cooked.
4. Add garlic, ginger, peas, carrots, and cauliflower rice to the pan. Stir fry for about 5–7 minutes until the cauliflower softens and excess moisture cooks off.
5. Add shrimp back into the skillet. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss everything together until heated through.
6. Top with sliced green onions and optional sriracha.

Notes

We tested this recipe multiple ways and found that cooking the cauliflower rice over medium-high heat gives the best fried rice texture without becoming watery. For best results, avoid overcrowding the pan and pat the shrimp dry before cooking.

Approximate Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 27g
• Carbs: 10g
• Fiber: 4g
• Net Carbs: 6g

Tips for Best Results

• Use medium-high heat for better texture.
• Don’t overcook pre-cooked shrimp or it can become rubbery.
• Frozen cauliflower rice works great and saves prep time.
• Let excess moisture cook off fully for a true fried rice texture.
• Add broccoli for extra volume and fiber.

Variations & Substitutions

Make It Spicy

Add chili crisp, sriracha, or red pepper flakes.

Use Different Protein

Swap shrimp for chicken, salmon, or tofu.

Keto Version

Skip peas and carrots for even lower carbs.

Soy-Free Option

Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

Add More Vegetables

Try mushrooms, zucchini, cabbage, or broccoli.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this shrimp cauliflower stir fry with:

• Cucumber salad
• Sugar-free yum yum sauce
• Steamed broccoli
• Asian-style slaw
• Air fryer edamame

You could also pair it with other diabetic-friendly recipes like:

• Garlic butter salmon
• Air fryer chicken bites
• Low carb egg roll in a bowl