A vibrant plate showcasing a heap of colorful, grain-like cauliflower 'rice' dotted generously with coral-colored shrimp. Bright hues of purple, white, green, and orange from the vegetable melange peep through, with occasional hits of red from cherry tomatoes. It's all garnished with fresh green cilantro and a lime slice.

Rainbow Cauliflower 'Rice' with Brazilian Seasoned Shrimp

Name: Rainbow Cauliflower 'Rice' with Brazilian Seasoned Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon Brazilian seasoning; 1 head rainbow cauliflower riced; 1 medium red onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 red bell pepper diced; 1 orange bell pepper diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped; 1 lime halved; 3 tablespoons olive oil; to taste salt

A colorful, zesty, gluten-free Brazilian dish.

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Brazilian

Technique sauté

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · November 26, 2025

A little about this dish

This delightful dish is a charming interpretation of Brazilian cuisine, pleasing to both the palate and the eyes. We're using sumptuous seasoned shrimp mingled with a vibrant rainbow cauliflower 'rice', along with fragrant cilantro and plump cherry tomatoes, all accented by a mild dash of lime.

Ingredients (for 4)

Shrimp — 1 1/2 pounds — peeled and deveined
Brazilian seasoning — 1 tablespoon
Rainbow cauliflower — 1 head — riced
Red onion — 1 medium — finely chopped
Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
Red bell pepper — 1 — diced
Orange bell pepper — 1 — diced
Cherry tomatoes — 1 cup — halved
Fresh cilantro — 1/4 cup — chopped
Lime — 1 — halved
Olive oil — 3 tablespoons
Salt — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🦐🌶️⏱️

Toss the shrimp with the Brazilian seasoning and set it aside to marinate.
Step 2 — 💡🧅🔥

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions until they are soft, then add garlic and continue to sauté until fragrant.
Step 3 — 🥦🌶️🥘

Add riced cauliflower and diced bell peppers to the skillet and cook until crisp-tender, for about 5 minutes.
Step 4 — 🍳🦐🌡️

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in another skillet and cook the shrimp until they turn pink and get fully cooked.
Step 5 — 🦐🥦🥘

Combine the cooked shrimp with the cauliflower 'rice' mix and stir gently.
Step 6 — 🍅🥘⏰

Add halved cherry tomatoes to the mix and warm all together on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Step 7 — 🌿🍋👌

Remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro. Squeeze half a lime over the dish, seasoning with salt to taste.
Step 8 — 🍽️🍋👏

Plate the dish, garnish with a slice of lime, and serve immediately.

A final fox tip

This dish is a riot of colors, which can definitely add an aesthetic oomph to your meal! You can adjust the spice levels according to your preference or explore with other Brazilian seasonings. For a more authentic touch, you can add diced hearts of palm. This dish is also wonderful for getting kids involved in the kitchen; they can help mix the ingredients or add the seasonings.