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Easy Crispy Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp and Soft Egg

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A quick and healthy cauliflower fried rice recipe featuring crispy riced cauliflower, juicy shrimp, and a luscious soft egg topping. Perfect for busy weeknights and adaptable for various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head cauliflower, riced (about 4 cups)
  • 12 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium-sized)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced (optional)
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rice the cauliflower by chopping into florets and pulsing in a food processor until it resembles rice grains (about 4 cups). Set aside.
  2. Pat dry the peeled and deveined shrimp. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add a little oil if needed. Crack eggs carefully and cook until whites are set but yolks remain soft, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
  5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Stir in diced carrots and peas, cooking 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp.
  7. Increase heat to medium-high and add riced cauliflower. Spread out and cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes to crisp the bottom, then stir and cook another 3 minutes until tender and lightly golden.
  8. Pour soy sauce and drizzle sesame oil over cauliflower rice. Stir well to combine. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Return cooked shrimp and sliced green onions to the skillet. Toss and cook together for 1 minute to meld flavors.
  10. Spoon cauliflower fried rice onto plates and top each serving with a soft egg. Break yolk and mix into the rice before eating.

Notes

Dry the riced cauliflower well to avoid sogginess. Cook on medium-high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve crispiness. Cook shrimp separately to prevent moisture from making the rice mushy. For soft eggs, cook on medium-low heat until whites are set but yolks remain runny. You can substitute shrimp with chicken, tofu, or tempeh for different protein options. Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free needs.

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