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Spicy Shrimp and Cauliflower Mash with Roasted Kale

A healthy and flavorful winter recipe featuring spicy shrimp, creamy cauliflower mash, and crispy roasted kale. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1.5 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Cauliflower Mash
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0.25 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Roasted Kale
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed, torn into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, toss kale with olive oil and salt. Spread in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Arrange shrimp in a single layer on the other half of the baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until kale is crispy and shrimp is cooked through and pink. Flip shrimp halfway through roasting.
  5. While shrimp and kale are roasting, steam or boil cauliflower florets until very tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Drain cauliflower well. Transfer to a food processor or use an immersion blender. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy.
  7. Serve the spicy shrimp over the cauliflower mash, with roasted kale on the side.

Notes

Adjust the chili powder to your preferred level of spice. You can also add a squeeze of lime juice over the shrimp before serving for extra brightness.