Shrimp and Cauliflower Stir-Fry

Name: Shrimp and Cauliflower Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound Shrimp (thawed, peeled, and deveined); 2 tablespoons Canola Oil; 1/2 cup Yellow Bell Pepper (chopped); 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper (chopped); 2 tablespoons Ginger (peeled and chopped ); Salt; Pepper; 4 cups Cauliflower Florets (chopped); 1/2 cup Thai Chili Sauce; 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce; 3 Green Onions (chopped); 1/2 cup Cilantro (chopped); 1 cup Rice (enough for 4 servings)

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Shrimp and Cauliflower Stir-Fry is simple, quick, healthy, and delicious. What more could you ask for?

shrimp and cauliflower in a gray bowl with rice

Recently, I showed my husband a recipe from a magazine for stir-fry. He immediately said, "Yum! Shrimp"! When I broke the news to him that there wasn't any shrimp in the recipe, he still wanted to try it, but he wasn't nearly as excited.

I had a couple of changes I wanted to make anyway, so hey, why not add shrimp? Here is my version of that recipe.

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Ingredients needed

Bowls with ingredients for shrimp and cauliflower stir fry

Shrimp
Canola Oil
Salt and Pepper
Fresh Ginger
Red and/or Yellow Bell Pepper
Cauliflower

Thai Chili Sauce
Soy Sauce
Green Onions
Fresh Cilantro
Roasted Salted Peanuts
Cooked Rice

How to prepare this stir-fry

Shrimp and Cauliflower Stir Fry is super easy to prepare and would be perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Please excuse the messy stove, but I am a messy cook.

Preparation steps with a few photos

shrimp with red and yellow peppers in a cast iron skillet

Heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the canola oil along with the shrimp, peppers, and fresh ginger. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

shrimp with cauliflower in a cast iron skillet

When the shrimp starts to turn pink, flip it over. Put the cauliflower on top. Sprinkle the cauliflower with a little salt and pepper.

thai chili sauce poured over cauliflower and shrimp in a skillet

Stir the shrimp with the cauliflower and add the Thai chili sauce and soy sauce. Mix everything until combined.

shrimp with cauliflower and peppers cooking in a skillet

When the shrimp is cooked and the cauliflower is done, this only takes a minute or two; add the green onions and cilantro. Serve the Shrimp and Cauliflower Stir-Fry with rice and peanuts if desired.

Step by step process

Start to cook the rice. When it is done, set it aside.
Thaw, rinse, and devein shrimp. Drain and set aside.
Chop the cauliflower into small florets. Place the cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl with a small amount of water. Cook for a few minutes until slightly tender. Drain completely, and set aside until ready to use.
Peel and chop the ginger, chop the peppers, green onion, and cilantro. Set aside until ready to use.
Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
When the pan is hot, add the canola oil. Next, add the shrimp in a single layer. Sprinkle with a little bit of salt and pepper.
Spread the peppers and ginger over the top of the shrimp.
When the shrimp starts to turn pink, turn them over.
Place the cauliflower on top of the shrimp and sprinkle it with a little salt and pepper—Cook for about one minute.
Next, add the Thai chili sauce and soy sauce. Stir well. Cook for a minute or so or until the shrimp is done. The cauliflower should be soft but not mushy.
Add the green onions and cilantro. Stir.
Serve the Shrimp and Cauliflower Stir-Fry over rice and topped with the salted peanuts if desired.

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Faq's and tips

Does this make good leftovers?

As per my husband, no. It is okay, but definitely better eaten when prepared.

Can I use chicken instead?

I don't see why not. Just make sure the chicken reaches at least 165 degrees internally. Cubed-up chicken breast or thigh would be fine.

What kind of rice should I fix?

I always say use your favorite type of rice. We used Basmati rice.

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