Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Fresh Herb Cauliflower Rice

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Quick sautéed shrimp infused with garlic served over fragrant cauliflower rice tossed with fresh herbs. This Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp along with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 cups riced cauliflower to the skillet, season with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to the cauliflower rice. Mix until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently toss with cauliflower rice for 1 minute to combine flavors.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately, garnished with extra lemon wedges if desired.

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