Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 8-10 extra large raw prawns- peeled and deveined, patted dry. Or make Crispy tofu (see notes)
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • generous pinch peri peri pepper, chili flakes,  or cayenne ( optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 garlic clove-smashaed
  • 2-3 handfuls chopped kale ( tuscan or lacinato)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic -minced
  • 3 cups cauliflower “grits” – see notes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • Optional additions – butter, milk, cream, cheese- romano, cheddar, parmesan ( or keep it vegan)

Instruction

  • Pat the shrimp dry and toss in a bowl with enough olive oil to coat, a generous 5-finger pinch of salt and pepper, smoked paprika, chili flakes and lemon zest.  Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add smashed garlic cloves and swirl until fragrant and the oil is infused, about 1-2 minutes. Season the oil with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Add Kale, and stir and toss until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Divide among two bowls.
  • To the same pan add another tablespoon olive oil. Turn heat down to medium. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the cauliflower “grits”, salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until cauliflower is tender but still al-dente.
  • At this point you could make this creamy by adding a generous pat of butter, a splash of cream or milk and a ¼-⅓ cup of cheese. Or you can leave as is and keep it light, lean and vegan. I keep my portion lean, dividing it out into a bowl, and then add to the remaining -butter, milk and cheese for my husband.
  • Divide the grits between the two bowls.
  • Wipe out the same pan, add a little olive oil  if needed and heat over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sear both sides quickly- shrimp is done when lightly pink and curls into a “C” shape.  Taste and add more salt or  smoked paprika ( or optional peri peri or cayenne) to taste.
  •  Divide the shrimp among the bowls and enjoy!