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Lemon Thyme Shrimp Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice

April 2, 2025

Lemon Thyme Shrimp Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice

How to Make Lemon Thyme Shrimp Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice

This tasty Lemon Thyme Shrimp Stir-Fry uses diabetes-friendly ingredients like cauliflower rice and fresh herbs to ensure your dinner won’t spike your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. Enjoy zesty flavors and healthy ingredients that will help you manage your diabetes eating plan without compromising flavor.
You can easily customize this stir-fry with your favorite protein like chicken or a plant-based alternative like tofu. If you use shrimp, try to use fresh shrimp instead of frozen to keep sodium levels low. Try this easy recipe today!


5 min prep time


15 min cook time


4servings


approx. 2 cups

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the mixed vegetables and sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender. 

  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. 

  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3–4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. 

  4. Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet. Cook for about 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice is tender. 

  5. Stir in the soy sauce, fresh thyme leaves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together to combine well and heat through. 

  6. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired. 

Fiber Focused
Veggie Rich
Low Carb
Seafood
Asian
Main Dish
Foodie
Dinner
Quick & Easy
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    approx. 2 cups


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    190

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    14g

    18%

    • Saturated Fat
      2g

      10%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    185mg

    62%

  • Sodium
    380mg

    17%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    15g

    5%

    • Dietary Fiber
      3g

      11%
    • Total Sugars
      5g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    27g

  • Potassium
    538mg
    11%

Ingredients

olive oil
2 oz

mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots) (sliced)
2 cup

green onion (scallion) (sliced)
2 whole

garlic (minced)
2 clove

fresh (not previously frozen) large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 lbs

frozen riced cauliflower
12 oz

soy sauce
1 tbsp

fresh thyme leaves (plus 4 sprigs for garnish)
1 tbsp

Juice of 1 lemon
1 whole

salt
1/8 tsp

black pepper
1/4 tsp

lemon (quartered, for garnish)
1 whole