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Spicy Shrimp & Cauliflower Mash


Tonight's supper is a favorite of ours especially when shrimp is on sale at Publix and/or we are trying to eat lighter.  These recipes came from one of our really good friends, Jenni, who started blogging a couple years ago at Tan Lines & Slim Waistlines with some great low-carb, healthy recipes.  To be honest when I first decided to try the cauliflower mash I was a little skeptical, because I had some substitution recipes and they weren't close enough to the original to make the switch.  That's not true with this mashed cauliflower!  Jenni did a great job putting this one together.  There is still a difference to traditional mashed potatoes, but it is close enough that my wife and I have started to opt for this instead.  Sometimes, we serve this with some spinach sautéed with onion and bacon grease (I keep a jar in the fridge), but it was a long day and I just decided to opt for some leftover Momma's Baked Beans from Saturday.  Nevertheless, this is a great quick, easy, and healthy weeknight meal to add to your rotation.

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Spicy Shrimp & Cauliflower Mash
From Tan Lines & Slim Waistlines

Shrimp
1 tbs. cooking oil 
1 lb. shrimp
Salt
Pepper
Garlic
Cayenne
Paprika

Heat the cooking oil in the skillet on medium//high heat.  Season and coat the shrimp.  Place in the pan and cook until they're pink.

Cauliflower Mash
1 bag frozen cauliflower heads
1 tbs. cream cheese (don't tell Jenni, sometimes I use more)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt 
Pepper 
Garlic

Steam cauliflower in the microwave and then drain it.  Add cauliflower to a stand mixer or put in a mixing bowl.  Add remaining ingredients and mix until you get the consistency that you are looking for.

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Well, that's it for me tonight.  Thanks again to Jenni at Tan Lines & Slim Waistlines for the great recipe.  I will see y'all back here tomorrow night.  Stay stuntin'!
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