SHRIMP AND CAULIFLOWER "GRITS"

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Shrimp and Cauliflower

Cauliflower can be sneaky--especially when it subs for corn in grits. Whether you're not a fan of regular grits or you're looking to add more vegetables to your diet, riced cauliflower simmered in water and finished with butter and Parmesan is an impressive alternative to the real thing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), trimmed and cut into small florets
1 cup 1 percent milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 1/4 pounds peeled and deveined tail-on medium shrimp
2 large cloves garlic, minced
Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Pulse about half of the cauliflower in a food processor until the florets break down into finer pieces about the size of grains of rice (it's totally fine if they clump; think of this step as cauliflower "rice" gone wrong). Transfer to a medium saucepan, pulse the remaining cauliflower and add that to the pan too. Add the milk, 1 tablespoon of the butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture is soft and smooth and looks like grits, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the Parmesan and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if you'd like. Cover and keep warm.
  • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic and cayenne if using and cook, tossing, until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the parsley, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon water and stir to coat the shrimp with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the cauliflower grits among shallow bowls and top with the shrimp and sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.

Enjiro Kirishima
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The cauliflower grits were not very flavorful and the shrimp were a bit overcooked. I would not make this dish again.


lukman uddin
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I loved this dish! The cauliflower grits were light and fluffy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I would definitely make this dish again.


Wambo Jimmy
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Lite Fundz
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I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. The cauliflower grits were light and fluffy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I would definitely make this dish again.


Saykot Express
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This dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the roasted red peppers and green onions, which added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Abubaker Ansari
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The cauliflower grits were not very flavorful and the shrimp were a bit overcooked. I would not make this dish again.


Buddha Lama
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I loved this dish! The cauliflower grits were light and fluffy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I would definitely make this dish again.


Ebrahim Dali
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Logan keenan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the cauliflower grits and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I would definitely make this dish again.


Shobuj BD (Oshanto Mon amar)
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would recommend this dish to anyone who likes spicy food.


Anna Paula
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Not a fan of cauliflower grits. They were bland and had a weird texture. The shrimp were good, but the dish as a whole was just okay.


RedJuice Man
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of shrimp and cauliflower grits. The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a quick a


kym healy
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I was skeptical about trying cauliflower grits, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were light and fluffy, and they had a nice nutty flavor. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy. I would definitely ma


Eric Strauss
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These shrimp and cauliflower grits were a hit! The cauliflower grits were creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I loved the addition of the roasted red peppers and green onions, which added a nice pop of color and flavor. I