CAULIFLOWER "RISOTTO" WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS

Cauliflower

This dish is a satisfying mash-up of two comfort food classics-cauliﬂower with cheese sauce and risotto with shrimp and peas-which makes for a healthy, modern, and doubly comforting skillet dinner. The cauliﬂower, which has been grated so it resembles rice, is simmered brieﬂy with ﬂour-thickened milk and Parmesan cheese, forming a creamy sauce to coat the vegetable and create a risotto-like base. Shrimp and peas are added to the skillet, and minutes later the dish is ready to be served, garnished beautifully with ribbons of fresh basil and a shower of Parmesan.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped shallot
3 cups cauliﬂower rice (see Cook's Note)
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose ﬂour (see Cook's Note)
1 3/4 cups 1 percent low-fat milk
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 pound medium-size shrimp (26-30 count per pound), cleaned, tail-off
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, 2 minutes. Stir in the cauliﬂower rice, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
Sprinkle the ﬂour over the cauliﬂower and stir to incorporate, then add the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a gentle boil. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese until incorporated, then add the shrimp and the peas.
Return to a simmer, then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and no longer translucent and the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes more. Season with additional salt to taste, then serve immediately, garnished with basil and the remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Cholesterol 200 milligrams, Sodium 680 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 11 grams