TOP MEAL ALERT: Spicy Shrimp, Kale, and Cauliflower Mash!

Get ready for this one - it's a keeper for sure and is SO incredibly easy and healthy! It takes very little prep and is finished within 30 minutes. This recipe was found on Pinterest from Lindsay over at Pinch of Yum.  Maybe one day my blog will look like her's but for now this is what you get! 

So here's the skinny: I followed her directions for the shrimp and used a different cauliflower mash recipe from KITCHme and sautéed/steamed the kale. EASY PEASY. 

Shrimp Ingredients: 

• 1 tbsp olive oil (or coconut)
• 1 lb shrimp (we use peeled & deveined, frozen or fresh - whatever's on sale!) 
• generous shakes of cayenne pepper, garlic salt, chili powder, and black pepper 

Cauli Mash Ingredients:

• 1 head medium cauliflower (or frozen riced cauliflower, thawed/warmed)
• 1 tbsp cream cheese, softened 
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• few generous shakes of salt and pepper

Sautéed/Steamed Kale Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil (or coconut)
• minced garlic (however much you like)
• 3 cups chopped kale (we use the whole bunch)
• water (as needed to "steam") 

Directions:

1.  FOR THE CAULI MASH: Heat a large pot of water to boiling. Chop the cauliflower into florets and drop in boiling water until they get soft (about 8-10 mins). Drain and return to pot. Add remaining ingredients and use an immersion blender to get desired consistency.
2. FOR THE KALE: While cauliflower is boiling, heat oil in another pan on medium to medium high heat and add about 1/2 cup water, kale, and garlic. Place lid on pan and let steam, adding water and stirring as needed. Place aside and use the same pan for shrimp.
3. FOR THE SHRIMP: Add oil over medium heat. Pat the shrimp dry and add to the pan. Sprinkle seasonings to your liking and cook for a few minutes on each side (until pink).
4. Serve shrimp over the cauliflower mash and add kale as a side. MMMM. So good.