POOR MAN'S "SHRIMP" COCKTAIL (VEGAN)

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Poor Man's

Published in Bon Appetit magazine's reader request section in the February 2012 issue. This recipe comes from chef Kevin Roberts at The Black Sheep restaurant in Richmond, VA. It's a great party option for vegans, vegetarians and people with shellfish allergies.

Provided by Wish I Could Cook

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dry crab boil seasoning (such as Zatarain's or Old Bay)
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 yellow onions, quartered
6 garlic cloves
3 lemons, halved crosswise
2 one-pound heads cauliflower, cored and trimmed into 2-inch florets

Steps:

  • Combine crab boil seasoning, salt, onions, garlic and six quarts of water in a large pot. Squeeze juice from lemons into the pot and add lemon halves. Set pot over high heat and bring liquid to boil. Boil for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove onions and lemon halves. Discard.
  • Add cauliflower, turn off heat, cover tightly and let stand until crisp tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Spread cauliflower on baking sheet and allow to cool.
  • Serve room temperature or chilled with cocktail sauce for dipping.

Joao Santos
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This is a great recipe for anyone who loves shrimp cocktail but is looking for a vegan alternative. The 'shrimp' is made from hearts of palm, which have a similar texture to shrimp. The sauce is also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and ac


Lala Iqbal
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This is the best vegan shrimp cocktail I've ever had! The 'shrimp' is made from hearts of palm, which have a similar texture to shrimp. The sauce is also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulmuizz Lawal
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This is a great recipe! The 'shrimp' is very easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I served this at a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Mai adel
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, couldn't get enough of it. The 'shrimp' is so realistic, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tali'yah Brown
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This is a great recipe for anyone who loves shrimp cocktail but is looking for a vegan alternative. The 'shrimp' is made from hearts of palm, which have a similar texture to shrimp. The sauce is also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and ac


Macdonald30000 Okeke
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This is the best vegan shrimp cocktail I've ever had! The 'shrimp' is made from hearts of palm, which have a similar texture to shrimp. The sauce is also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Shafaat
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This is a great recipe! The 'shrimp' is very easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I served this at a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Safal Gurung
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, couldn't get enough of it. The 'shrimp' is so realistic, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Umair Mahmood
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This is a great recipe for anyone who loves shrimp cocktail but is looking for a vegan alternative. The 'shrimp' is made from hearts of palm, which have a similar texture to shrimp. The sauce is also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and ac


Saumu Shikuku
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This is the best vegan shrimp cocktail I've ever had! The 'shrimp' is made from hearts of palm, which have a similar texture to shrimp. The sauce is also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I will definitely be making this again.


Ishola Kushy
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This is a great recipe! The 'shrimp' is very easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I served this at a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Andre Pilgrim
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, couldn't get enough of it. The 'shrimp' is so realistic, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


S_KHAN_07
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This is a great recipe for anyone who loves shrimp cocktail but is looking for a vegan alternative. The 'shrimp' is made from hearts of palm, which have a similar texture to shrimp. The sauce is also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and ac


DarK Life
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This is the best vegan shrimp cocktail I've ever had! The 'shrimp' is made from hearts of palm, which have a similar texture to shrimp. The sauce is also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I will definitely be making this again.


Hanatu Usman
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This is a great recipe! The 'shrimp' is very easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I served this at a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Sophie Ahmed
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, couldn't get enough of it. The 'shrimp' is so realistic, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Keith Kerner
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This is a great recipe for anyone who loves shrimp cocktail but is looking for a vegan alternative. The 'shrimp' is made from hearts of palm, which have a similar texture to shrimp. The sauce is also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and ac


Yaha
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I was skeptical at first, but this dish blew my mind! The 'shrimp' is incredibly realistic, and the sauce is so flavorful. I served this at a party and everyone raved about it.


Turki Alkhateeb
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This is the most amazing vegan shrimp cocktail I've ever tasted! The texture of the 'shrimp' is spot-on, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again!