Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice

Name: Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined); 2 cups cauliflower rice; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 large eggs (lightly beaten); ½ cup frozen peas and carrots; 2 green onions (chopped); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ½ teaspoon grated ginger; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Cauliflower rice stir-fried with shrimp, eggs, and vegetables in a sesame-soy sauce base. A low-carb take on fried rice with aromatics and a subtle heat option.

Glycemic Load: 0.9 (Low)

210 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 10 minutes

Original recipe: yourperfectrecipes.com

About This Calculation

Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice has a low glycemic load of 0.9 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are frozen peas and carrots (GL 0.7), cauliflower rice (GL 0.1), green onions (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.