Description
Spicy shrimp with cauliflower mash and garlic kale delivers a perfect balance of heat and comfort on one plate. Mediterranean-inspired flavors combine zesty shrimp, creamy cauliflower, and nutrient-packed kale for a delightful meal that satisfies both taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ lime, juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 tbsps cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Splash of milk or broth (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cauliflower Base: Boil cauliflower florets until supremely tender, then transform in food processor with cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper until luxuriously smooth. Adjust consistency with milk or broth if needed, maintaining a velvety texture.
- Craft Robust Kale: Warm olive oil in skillet, quickly sauté minced garlic, then introduce kale with seasoning. Massage greens until they collapse and become vibrantly wilted, infusing deep flavor throughout.
- Ignite Shrimp Sensation: Marinate shrimp with spice blend including paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Sear swiftly in scorching skillet until each morsel turns opaque and develops enticing caramelized edges. Finish with bright lime juice splash.
- Artful Composition: Layer cauliflower mash as creamy foundation, crown with garlicky kale, and strategically position spice-kissed shrimp. Serve immediately to preserve peak temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Pat cauliflower completely dry after boiling to ensure a creamy, thick consistency without excess moisture.
- Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes based on personal heat tolerance, adding gradually for balanced flavor.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for alternative protein options while maintaining similar seasoning profile.
- Watch shrimp closely during cooking to avoid overcooking; they turn opaque and curl quickly, which indicates doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg