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Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp and Edamame

Shrimp, cauliflower rice, edamame, carrots, peas, egg, ginger, and reduced-sodium soy sauce make a fast, protein-rich fried-rice-style dinner. This recipe uses measured ingredients and practical preparation steps so readers can reproduce the meal and compare the nutrition estimate with their own product labels.

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Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp and Edamame
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Recipe Yield4 servings
Estimated Protein34.0 g per serving

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Recipe introduction

About This Healthy Recipe

Shrimp, cauliflower rice, edamame, carrots, peas, egg, ginger, and reduced-sodium soy sauce make a fast, protein-rich fried-rice-style dinner.

The ingredients are widely available in U.S. supermarkets and are shown with household measures and gram weights. That keeps preparation practical while making the estimated nutrition easier to understand.

This page provides general food and fitness education, not individualized medical or diet treatment.

Why Readers May Like It

  • 1Shrimp and edamame combine animal and plant protein.
  • 2Cauliflower rice lowers the grain portion while adding vegetables.
  • 3The meal cooks quickly for busy weeknights.
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Recipe Summary and Estimated Nutrition

Values are calculated from the listed ingredient weights and divided by 4 servings. Product labels, produce size, cooking loss, drained weight, and substitutions can change the result.

Estimated nutrition per serving

4 servings

USDA-aligned generic food estimates divided by the listed yield.

USDA-based estimate
Recipe yield
4 servings
Food weight
about 435 g per serving
kcalEstimated
Calories
350kcal

Estimated energy per serving

PEstimated
Protein
34.0g

Calculated from listed ingredients

CEstimated
Carbohydrates
27.5g

Includes fiber and sugars

FEstimated
Total Fat
12.8g

Includes unsaturated and saturated fat

Dietary fiber≈ 8.1 g
Total sugars≈ 7.3 g
Saturated fat≈ 2.6 g
Sodium≈ 690 mg

Ingredient-by-Ingredient Nutrition Breakdown

IngredientAmount usedWeightCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Raw peeled shrimp18 oz510 g484 kcal85.5 g1.4 g3.5 g
Cauliflower rice6 cups600 g167 kcal9.6 g41.0 g2.5 g
Shelled edamame1 1/2 cups230 g311 kcal22.9 g28.0 g16.6 g
Carrots and peas2 cups250 g153 kcal5.2 g34.2 g1.0 g
Eggs2 large100 g160 kcal10.6 g1.0 g13.2 g
Reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons30 g18 kcal2.0 g2.0 g0.3 g
Sesame oil2 teaspoons10 g99 kcal0.0 g0.0 g13.9 g
Fresh ginger and garlic1 tablespoon10 g8 kcal0.2 g2.4 g0.2 g
Calculated full-recipe total4 servings1740 g1400 kcal136.0 g110.0 g51.2 g
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How This Nutrition Estimate Was Prepared

  • Each ingredient has an explicit gram weight.
  • Generic food-composition estimates are aligned with USDA FoodData Central.
  • Full-recipe values are divided by the listed yield before display rounding.
  • Optional ingredients are excluded unless measured in the base recipe.

Accuracy note: These values are approximate ingredient estimates, not independently verified nutrition analysis. Use exact package labels when precision is important.

What you need

Ingredients

Use the serving control to scale the measured ingredients.

Scale

Main ingredients

Vegetables and base

Seasoning and finish

Cooking details

Professional Step-by-Step Preparation

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Equipment

Cutting board, chef knife, measuring tools, mixing bowls (paid link), and the cookware described in the directions.

For the measured ingredient quantities, an optional digital kitchen scale (paid link) can help with weighing. Use the measuring tools you already own when suitable.

Before You Start

Wash produce, keep raw animal proteins separate from ready-to-eat foods, and use a food thermometer where appropriate.

1

Cook the shrimp

Heat a large skillet (paid link) and cook shrimp until opaque and 145°F (63°C). Transfer to a plate. Weigh the listed ingredient quantities with a digital kitchen scale (paid link) before starting this step.

Success tip: Keep measured ingredients consistent when comparing the displayed nutrition estimate.

2

Cook the vegetables

Add carrots, peas, edamame, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry until hot. Use a food thermometer (paid link) to check doneness against the safe minimum internal temperature for the animal protein.

Success tip: Keep measured ingredients consistent when comparing the displayed nutrition estimate.

3

Add cauliflower rice

Stir in cauliflower rice and cook until tender but not watery.

Success tip: Keep measured ingredients consistent when comparing the displayed nutrition estimate.

4

Add the eggs

Push mixture to one side, scramble eggs in the open area, then fold through. Combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl (paid link) with enough room to avoid spilling.

Success tip: Keep measured ingredients consistent when comparing the displayed nutrition estimate.

5

Season and finish

Return shrimp, add soy sauce and sesame oil, toss well, and serve immediately.

Success tip: Keep measured ingredients consistent when comparing the displayed nutrition estimate.

Health and fitness context

Potential Benefits and Things to Consider

Potential Benefits

  • Shrimp and edamame combine animal and plant protein.
  • Cauliflower rice lowers the grain portion while adding vegetables.
  • The meal cooks quickly for busy weeknights.

Things to Consider

  • Soy sauce can be high in sodium even in reduced-sodium versions.
  • Shrimp and eggs are common allergens.
  • Overcooking shrimp can make it rubbery.
Practical fit

Who May Enjoy This Recipe?

It May Work Well For

  • Gym-goers and active adults looking for balanced, practical meals.
  • Health-conscious readers who value vegetables, whole foods, and transparent nutrition estimates.
  • Busy U.S. households that want familiar supermarket ingredients.

Best Times to Eat It

  • Quick dinner or lower-carb meal
  • Meal prep when stored safely
  • Before or after training according to individual preference and needs
Goal-based adjustments

How to Adjust It for Different Goals

For fewer calories

Reduce calorie-dense toppings or grains slightly and increase non-starchy vegetables.

For more protein

Increase the main lean protein or add another measured protein-rich ingredient that fits the recipe.

For more energy

Add more whole grain, starchy vegetables, or fruit according to your training needs.

Flexible preparation

Substitutions, Dietary Notes, and Allergens

Practical Substitutions

  • Use chicken breast instead of shrimp.
  • Use tamari if a gluten-free soy sauce is required.
  • Add brown rice for more training carbohydrate.

Allergen Information

Contains shellfish, egg, and soy. Soy sauce may contain wheat.

Always check packaged ingredient labels because formulations and cross-contact statements can change.

Storage guidance

Storage and Meal Preparation

Cool promptly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot and do not repeatedly reheat seafood.

Keep perishable food at 40°F (4°C) or below. Do not leave perishable food at room temperature for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Cool promptly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot and do not repeatedly reheat seafood.

Increase the main lean protein or add a measured serving of Greek yogurt, beans, eggs, seafood, poultry, or another protein-rich ingredient that fits this recipe.

Use chicken breast instead of shrimp.

Ingredient gram weights are matched to generic food-composition estimates, totaled for the full recipe, divided by the listed yield, and rounded.

It is a general healthy-meal idea. Individual needs differ, especially with allergies, medical conditions, pregnancy, or specific nutrition requirements.

No. This page is educational and does not diagnose, treat, or provide individualized diet advice.

Responsible guidance

Nutrition and Safety Note

This page is for general education. It does not diagnose, treat, or provide individualized diet advice. People with allergies, medical conditions, pregnancy, or specific nutrition requirements should seek qualified professional guidance.

Nutrition Data Source

General Nutrition References

Recipe development note: this page does not claim independent kitchen testing. The image is illustrative and does not document a tested result. Ingredient-based nutrition estimates can change with brands, weighing state, preparation and serving size; use exact labels when precision matters.

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