Description
Spicy Shrimp with Cauliflower Mash and Garlic Kale – tender-sweet shrimp and smoky garlic kale over creamy cauliflower mash. The most DELICIOUS fake-fancy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Cauliflower Mash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 6 cups)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- one 14-ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, like sharp cheddar or havarti
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Kale
- 1 tablespoon bacon fat (or olive oil)
- 3 cups kalettes OR chopped kale
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb. shrimp (enough for 4 people)
- a few good shakes of garlic salt, chili powder, cayenne, and/or black pepper
Instructions
- Cauliflower Mash: Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the cauliflower and garlic. Saute for a minute or two, until the garlic is fragrant. Add the milk and 2 cups broth. Simmer for 10 minutes or until soft. Add the white beans and mash roughly with the back of a large wooden spoon. It will be soupy – that’s okay. Stir in the cornmeal and things will start to thicken a bit. Adjust the consistency by adding in the last cup of broth as needed. Stir in the cheese and season to taste.
- Kale: Heat the bacon fat in a nonstick skillet over medium low heat. Add the greens and garlic and saute until softened. For the kalettes, I added a little water at the end to sort of steam them to finish them off. Remove kale and wipe out pan with a paper towel.
- Shrimp: In the same skillet, add the oil over medium heat. Pat the shrimp dry. Add to the pan and sprinkle with seasonings to taste. Cook for just a few minutes and then add a quick splash of water or broth to the pan (about 2 tablespoons) to pull the browned bits and spices into something of a saucy-coating for the shrimp. It’s delicious.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp and kale over a big pile of cauliflower mash! SO yummy.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: spicy shrimp recipe, cauliflower mash, healthy shrimp recipe, gluten-free recipe, healthy dinner recipe
