CAULIFLOWER WITH MUSTARD-LEMON BUTTER

Cauliflower With Mustard-Lemon Butter image

Provided by Manami

Categories Lemon

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small head cauliflower (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

CAULIFLOWER:.
Preheat oven to 400°F
Butter rimmed baking sheet.
Cut cauliflower in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Arrange slices in single layer on prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt.
Roast until cauliflower is slightly softened, about 15 minutes.
SAUCE:.
Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in lemon juice, mustard, crushed red pepper flakes, if using, and lemon peel.
Spoon mustard-lemon butter evenly over cauliflower and roast until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes longer.
*Can be made 2 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature.
If desired, rewarm in 350°F oven until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Transfer cauliflower to platter.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.