This Shrimp Cauliflower Mash Bowl is a great meal for those who are on a low-carb diet. Also, it’s ready in less than 30 minutes, easy and quick to make, and very flavourful!
When I thought about making this cauliflower mash I mentioned it to my husband, but he told me he didn’t believe it was going to taste good. Since I wanted to try anyway, I made it the other day and I was not disappointed. And even my husband who is such a picky eater enjoyed this cauliflower mash. He even loved this Low-Carb Turkey Meatballs with Mashed Cauliflower recipe! It looks like mashed potatoes, the texture is also similar to mashed potatoes and the addition of garlic, butter, salt, and pepper makes this cauliflower mash very flavorful.
I believe this recipe is perfect for those who love mashed potatoes, but are trying to follow a low-carb diet. I know cauliflower doesn’t taste like potatoes, however, this cauliflower mash is actually pretty tasty and makes a great combo with the shrimp in a tomato sauce. This recipe is great if you have only a few minutes to make a wholesome and delicious meal for your family. Still want mashed potatoes? Make my Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe with the shrimp. Roasted Butternut Squash Mash and Creamy Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes are also delicious alternatives to mashed potatoes as well!
It’s ready in less than 30 minutes. You just need to boil the cauliflower and blend it with butter, milk, garlic, and seasonings. And for the shrimp… Well, l do I need to say that in 5-6 minutes shrimp is cooked?!! You just need to sauté shrimp and when it’s pink you add the homemade tomato sauce. You can make the sauce on the weekend and leave it in the fridge to use during the week. Or you can buy the tomato sauce from a brand that you trust, making this recipe even faster to be done! Enjoy!
Want to try another delicious low-carb meal? These Low Carb Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a reader favorite!
Shrimp Cauliflower Mash Bowl
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Ingredients
For the Cauliflower
- 1 large head cauliflower cut up into florets
- 4 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 1/4 cup fat free milk
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
For the Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb. shrimp enough for 2 people
- 1 cup homemade tomato sauce
Instructions
For the cauliflower:
- In a big pot, bring water to a boil and add cauliflower and salt.
- Cook until it's tender.
- Drain in a colander.
- In a blender or food processor, add the cauliflower, butter, garlic, milk, salt and pepper and puree.
For the shrimp:
- In a skillet, add olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and sauté for about 3 minutes. Then add homemade tomato sauce or any other tomato sauce of your preference. Stir well and cook for 3 minutes.
- Serve the shrimp over the cauliflower mash!
Tips
- You can buy shrimp with tails removed, deveined, and peeled to save time.
- You can use frozen shrimp for this shrimp and mash bowl but you need to fully thaw them before using.
- Careful not to overcook the shrimp as it'll become rubbery.
- To store: Store leftover shrimp cauliflower mash bowls in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: You can reheat this recipe in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
I still haven’t tried to make the cauliflower mash, it looks so creamy!
Olivia Ribas says
Yes, it was very creamy and delicious! Thanks a lot for stopping by 😉
GiGi Eats says
This looks so so so tasty!! I want enough for five people 😉
Olivia Ribas says
So glad you enjoy this recipe, Gigi!
Sanjeet Veen says
Its looking so yummy and the good thing is, its a low-carb diet! I will definitely try this. I want to know how it could be with broccoli mash. I even like your Cajun shrimp skewers with corn salad. All your dishes are so colorful and balanced in diet. Would like to see more recipe ideas.
Olivia Ribas says
So glad you enjoy my recipes Sanjeet!
Geraldine Mc Grath says
Hi. I’m making the cauliflower mash this evening. Would it be ok to do it earlier and reheat? Thank you in advance.
Olivia Ribas says
Yes it’s okay!
Geraldine says
I have tried this cauliflower mash but I ended up having to use lots of milk as my food processor kept stopping. I ended up having to boil potatoes, mash them and add to the cauliflower. A bit of a disaster! Lol. Are you allowed to disclose which good processor you use? I think I need a new one. TIA
Olivia Ribas says
This processor is a good one.