Norwegian Cauliflower With Shrimp Sauce - Blomkal Med Reke

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 lb fresh medium shrimp, in the shells
• 1 large cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 peel and de-vein the shrimp, reserving the shells, and coarsely chop the shrimp meat into 1/2-inch sized pieces; then set the meat aside.
• 2 place the reserved shrimp shells only (not the uncooked shrimp meat) in a stockpot together with the water; turn temperature to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• 3 while stock is simmering, break the cauliflower into small florets and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
• 4 strain shells from the stock and reserve the liquid.
• 5 add flour to butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until golden.
• 6 gradually stir in the shrimp stock and half and half and whisk together until thick.
• 7 add salt and pepper and stir well, then add the uncooked chopped shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink, careful not to overcook or the shrimp will toughen.
• 8 remove from heat and pour the sauce over the steamed cauliflower in a large serving dish; serve with bread and a green salad.
• 9 note: if you put the completed dish into a crockpot or other thermal container, it can also travel well to potlucks.