Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Shrimp

This Spanish cauliflower rice with shrimp recipe is such an easy, delicious weeknight meal. Ready in under 30 minutes this Mexican inspired dish is naturally low in carbs and is paleo, Whole30 and keto compliant. It's also full of vegetables and packed with flavour.

Why you will love this recipe:

• This Mexican cauliflower rice has the most incredible flavour! 
• It's really easy to make and is ready in less than 30 minutes.
• it's a healthy cauliflower rice recipe that makes a complete meal. 
• It's low in carbs, gluten free, paleo, Whole30 and keto compliant.
• It makes great leftovers.
• You can make this recipe with either fresh or frozen cauliflower rice.
• It's very versatile! If you don't like shrimp feel free to leave it out or to substitute it with chicken, ground beef or beans. 
• You can make it vegan by simply leaving out the shrimp or replacing them with beans or tofu.

If you love shrimp recipes you will also love pan seared shrimp!

Key ingredients and substitutions:

• Riced cauliflower – you can either use fresh or frozen cauliflower rice for making this recipe. You can also rice your own cauliflower or use store bought, pre-made riced cauliflower. 
• Diced tomatoes – It wouldn’t be Spanish rice without the tomatoes! I use canned, diced tomatoes to add delicious flavour while keeping this recipe really easy to make. 
• Tomato paste – to help thicken the sauce on this Mexican rice recipe and add more delicious flavour. 
• Onion – onion is a healthy vegetable that adds more flavour and texture to this Whole30 cauliflower rice recipe. 
• Cumin – cumin is a delicious spice that adds that Mexican inspired flavour. 
• Shrimp – shrimp is a healthy protein that turns this Spanish rice into a complete meal. You could easily swap the shrimp for cooked chicken, ground beef or beans. 

How to make this recipe:

Step one:

First, place a large pan on the stove on medium heat and add the coconut oil. Once the oil is melted add the chopped onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.

Step two:

Next, add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices to the pan and let cook for another 3-5 minutes.

Step three:

Now add the cauliflower rice and stir everything well to combine. Cook for an additional 7-10 minutes, until the cauliflower rice has the consistency that you like. While the cauliflower rice is cooking, cook the shrimp (see the next step).

Step four:

While the rice is simmering you can cook the shrimp by placing a small pan on the stove on low heat and adding all the ingredients. Cook the shrimp for a 3-5 minutes, until warmed throughout.

Step five:

Transfer the warmed shrimp to the pan with the rice and stir to combine. Remove everything from the heat and serve and enjoy!

Tips and variations:

• If you are vegan or vegetarian, omit the shrimp from this recipe or use cooked tofu or beans instead. 
• Instead of shrimp you could add cooked chicken, ground beef, or pork instead.
• Feel free to add other vegetables such as chopped peppers or celery.
• Top this dish with cilantro, chopped green onion or avocado.

How to store:

Store any leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

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