Shrimp Scampi with Roasted Cauliflower

This time of year I roast vegetables frequently and have found they work beautifully with seafood. This tasty dish is flexible and a snap to prepare. Add any winter veggies you like. I added two sliced carrots for my cauliflower averse child which added a nice bit of color on a cold night.

Roasted Cauliflower

1 cauliflower cut up into small florets

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

freshly ground black pepper

1 scallion, sliced fine

Shrimp Scampi

1/2 pound linguine

1 tablespoon butter

3 tablespoons olive oil

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 pound large shrimp, cleaned 

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Zest of 1 lemon

Juice of 1 1/2 lemons

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

Directions for Both

Heat oven to 375. In a 9x13 glass pyrex or corningware dish, toss cauliflower, salt, pepper and olive oil. Don't worry if the pan is a little crowded. Shake dish to distribute veggies evenly. Roast for 25-30 minutes stirring occasionally. Add scallions 5 minutes before finishing.

Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package instructions. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter, add garlic and let brown for about 1 minute. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper; add to pan and cook until just curled and opaque. Turn off heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Drain pasta, and toss with shrimp mixture. Serve with cauliflower and a dry Chardonnay from Macon. Lovely

Comments

[Jackie]

In the winter I usually trudge out my rotation of dishes. This recipe sounds perfect for my seafood loving family Heather. It is on the menu for this weekend. Jackie

[HJ]

Great. I hope you enjoy it, thanks for reading!

[Online Degrees]

Roasted Cauliflower....! its sounds seem deferent!! its looking tasty....! hope it is tasty too...! i will try to make it here!!! thanks for this new Idea!!!

[Jill]

What a great way to mix two great foods togather. I love both the cauliflower and shrimp. I never thought about mixing the two togather. Your recipe is going to be the hit of my night. Thanks.