One-Pot Whole30 Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-11 · Updated 2026-07-11

A satisfying one-pot dish combining seasoned shrimp with fragrant cauliflower rice and fresh herbs for a clean-eating Whole30 meal. This Latin American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, cauliflower rice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 4 cups cauliflower rice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, finely diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small finely diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 cups cauliflower rice and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
4. Step 4: Push the cauliflower rice to one side of the skillet and add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Mix the shrimp and cauliflower rice together. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve warm.