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    Published: Aug 25, 2016 · Modified: Dec 11, 2019 by Vicci · This post may contain affiliate links

    Low Carb Spicy Shrimp Sushi Bowls

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    These 20 minute Low Carb Spicy Shrimp Sushi Bowls are basically the definition of what healthy eating should be all about. Boring? nope. Bland? never. Absolutely delicious and bursting with flavor? oooookay now we're talking.

    Low Carb Spicy Shrimp Sushi Bowls - delicious sushi bowls made with cauliflower rice and packed with flavor! Totally guilt free . www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    You know what guys? I think that one of the most common misconceptions when it comes to sushi is that many people (including myself for a loooooong time) assume that sushi = healthy. I mean seriously, I don't know how many times I used to go out with my girlfriends for a sushi date and proudly chow down roll after roll feeling like I had just made the best health decision of life.

    Haha. Four rolls in and that bloating definitely knocked me back into reality..fast.

    Now don't get me wrong, guys. Sushi is still relatively healthy, especially when you compare it to many other restaurants that could have been picked for girls night. Compared to pizza, fettuccine Alfredo and the Chinese buffet...sushi wins hands down, every time.

    Low Carb Spicy Shrimp Sushi Bowls - delicious sushi bowls made with cauliflower rice and packed with flavor! Totally guilt free . www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    It's not so much that sushi is just unbelievably bad for you, because I believe it's faaar from that. The real problem is all of that rice encasing those yummy little rolls. Those sneaky carbs add up surprisingly fast...and then that spicy mayo? Oh, don't even get me started on the mayo.

    Every once in a while, I get MAJOR sushi cravings where I literally think that I could inhale 30 rolls, no problem. Unfortunately, one of those fun little cravings hit me a few weeks ago, riiiiight before my vacation. Cue: self discipline. Immediately, I sat down and thought about how I could healthify things up a little, starting with the carbs. Hello cauliflower rice. 🙂

    Low Carb Spicy Shrimp Sushi Bowls - delicious sushi bowls made with cauliflower rice and packed with flavor! Totally guilt free . www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    I also quickly realized that there was actually no way that I would be able to roll everything up to even look like something remotely edible. So we improvised and threw it all into a bowl. The spicy shrimp really brings out a ton of flavor, and the cold cucumber and avocado help to cool things down a little. It's a perfect flavor harmony, friends!

     

    -Recipe & Nutrition Info Below-

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    Quick and easy salad bowls including falafel, beet hummus and choice of veggies. So versatile and perfect for summer! itscheatdayeveryday.com

    Yields 4 servings

    Low Carb Spicy Shrimp Sushi Bowls

    10 minPrep Time

    10 minCook Time

    20 minTotal Time

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    Ingredients

    • 1 medium sized head cauliflower
    • 2 tbs soy sauce
    • 16 oz Large Shrimp, raw
    • ½ cup Sriracha
    • ¼ cup oyster sauce
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 1 tbs Garlic powder
    • 1 tbs red pepper flakes*
    • 1 cucumber
    • 1 avocado
    • 1 sheet sushi Nori (seaweed paper)
    • Optional: black sesame seeds for garnish
    • For the Greek yogurt Sriracha drizzle:
    • ¼ cup fat free Greek yogurt, plain
    • 2 tbs Sriracha

    Instructions

    1. Begin by mixing together the Sriracha, oyster sauce, honey, red pepper flakes* and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Set the bowl aside for the shrimp to marinate a little while making the cauliflower rice.
    2. Break the cauliflower down into small florets and toss them into a food processor. Pulse a few times until the cauliflower has completely broken down and has a rice-like texture. Spray a medium sized skillet and place it on medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and the soy sauce and cook for approx 5-7 minutes or until the rice is slightly tender. Remove from heat and transfer rice to a heat-safe bowl.
    3. Spray the skillet again and cook the shrimp with the sauce on medium heat, approx 2-3 minutes on each side. Set aside.
    4. To assemble the bowls:
    5. Begin by adding approximately ¾ cups cauliflower rice to each bowl. Add shrimp, ¼ sliced avocado, sliced cucumber, chopped red cabbage and ¼ sushi Nori to each bowl. Mix together the Greek yogurt and Sriracha and drizzle over the food. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Feel free to leave out the red pepper flakes if you don't want your shrimp to be too spicy.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size 1 Bowl (1 cup cauliflower rice + 4 oz shrimp)
    Servings Per Container 4

    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 342 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 6g 9%
    Saturated Fat 1g 5%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 173mg 58%
    Sodium 2119mg 88%
    Total Carbohydrate 42g 14%
    Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
    Sugars 32g
    Protein 34g 68%

    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Low Carb Spicy Shrimp Sushi Bowls - delicious, gluten free and paleo sushi bowls made with cauliflower rice and packed with flavor! Totally guilt free . www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

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    1. Kaitie says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      This is one of my favorite low carb recipes! I make it every couple of weeks
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    2. laurie barrera says

      April 27, 2017 at 10:39 am

      Hmmm, way too much sodium for me. However, I will take out the nori, use low sodium soy sauce. You have given me all sorts of ideas for using cauliflower, thank you! I clicked on your cauliflower pot pies and found this recipe. Great blog, girl!
      Reply
      • Vicci says

        April 27, 2017 at 11:59 am

        All of these minor changes can surely be done to reduce the amount of sodium. Hope you like it, Laurie! :)
        Reply
    3. Jessica P. says

      March 20, 2017 at 7:28 pm

      All I can say is oh my word this is amazing! I did make it with sushi rice bc my husband is super active and doesn't do low carb but this will definitely be a weekly staple! It's so fresh and delicious!
      Reply
      • Vicci says

        March 20, 2017 at 9:51 pm

        I am THRILLED that you and your hubby liked the recipe! Thanks for stopping by, Jessica 😊
        Reply
    4. Carolyn says

      March 19, 2017 at 7:09 pm

      Thanks this was great! My avocados were not ripe so I used mango.
      Reply
      • Vicci says

        March 19, 2017 at 9:26 pm

        What an awesome substitution! I love mangoes, so I'll have to try that out sometime. I'm glad you liked it, Carolyn 😊
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