Sauteed Shrimp with Leeks and Bacon with a Cauliflower Puree

First of all, I just want to say I love sunlight. It makes pictures pretty, even with bad cameras.

Secondly (second of all?), I just want to say I love this dish. It is easy. It is very tasty. Cauliflower puree is a healthy alternative to mashed potatoes and tastes just as good. Shrimp are delicious. Leeks are lovely. 

Thirdly (finally? lastly?), I just want to say I like bacon.

Sauteed Shrimp with Leeks and Bacon with Cauliflower Puree
Serves 2

12 large shrimp, deveined
1 large leek, white parts only, sliced into rounds
4 pieces bacon
1 head cauliflower, florets removed 
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 tsp paprika
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground white pepper

Fill a small bowl with ice water.  Drop the sliced leek rounds into the bowl and rustle them with your hands. This helps to remove any dirt that is in the leeks.  Drain and pat leeks dry. Set aside. 

Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil.  Add cauliflower florets and cover and boil until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. 

Meanwhile, saute bacon in a medium saute pan over medium high heat until crisp, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.  Reserve rendered bacon oil.  Lower the heat to medium and add leeks. Saute until leeks are tender and golden, about 2-3 minutes.  Drain on a paper towel. 

Still saving the cooking oil, add shrimp to the pan and saute until cooked through, about 7 minutes.

When the cauliflower is ready, drain the water and puree the softened cauliflower in a food processor or blender with skim milk until smooth.  The consistency should be similar to that of creamy mashed potatoes. If necessary, add more milk to reach desired consistency.  Add paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper and pulse a few times to incorporate.  Adjust seasonings to your taste. 

To plate: Spoon cauliflower puree onto a plate and top with shrimp and then leeks. Crumble the bacon over the dish and serve immediately.

Comments

[Tracey]

Bacon is soooo good :)

[Jessica]

Your pictures are beautiful. I think that you and I have the same camera issues, great to stash in your little bag and pull out at a party, not so great for producing food porn. I love bacon and the whole dish sounds (and looks) amazing.

[Maria]

My hubby hates cauliflower, maybe if I puree it he won't know what he is eating:) This dish looks awesome!

[Tangled Noodle]

Alright - I am not a a cauliflower fan but this looks too darn good! Besides, bacon makes everything taste better!

[Natasha - 5 Star Foodie]

What a wonderful dish! the cauliflower puree looks amazing and all the flavors work well together here. Great job!

[Sara]

Yum. I love simple seafood dishes like this, and when they include bacon, all the better. I have been wanting to make a cauliflower puree, yours looks great.

[Cathy]

This looks fabulous. I am most intrigued by the cauliflower puree. I need a healthy alternative to mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes are my cryptonite. This will be showing up on our menu soon!

[Stacey Snacks]

Great idea to puree the cauliflower, nice alternative to potatoes.
I love cauliflower and roast it at least once a week! It gets nice and sweet.
Great photos.

[Jacque]

Oh my goodness! A recipe that looks that good... and it's (gasp!) low-carb? Could it be?

My low-carb husband has all but squashed my desire to create a decent meal any more. I might just have to give this a try. Thanks! It looks fabulous.

[Eliana]

This is such a great way to eat cauliflower. I eat mine mashed and it's the only way I can eat it.

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