Cauliflower Fried In Butter Recipes

BATTER DIPPED DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat fryer oil to 375.
• Place the beaten eggs, milk and salt in a shallow bowl (or a large baggie).
• In a separate shallow bowl (or another large baggie), mix together flour, cheese, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, paprika, cayenne, and pepper.
• Place flowerets into egg mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.
• Remove and place into flour mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.
• Fry in batches for 4 - 6 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and lightly salt.
• *Serve w/ dipping sauces such as marinara, ranch or blue cheese.

CAULIFLOWER WITH BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander in the sink.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter, and move the pan in a circular motion as it melts. When the butter's foam begins to subside, after a couple minutes, add the breadcrumbs. Continue cooking and swirling the skillet, until the butter begins to brown, about 30 seconds more. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice to stop the cooking.
• Add the cauliflower and parsley to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and toss until evenly coated with the brown butter. Warm over medium heat if needed. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.

CAULIFLOWER FRIED IN BUTTER

Steps:

• Separate the cauliflower into flowerets. Break them up into little pieces.
• Place the cauliflower in boiling salted water and cook until just barely tender.
• Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Drain again and dredge with the flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
• Panfry in the butter until lightly browned. Serve with melted butter and parsley.

CAULIFLOWER WITH PARSLEY-BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Break the cauliflower into large florets. Put them in a kettle and add cold water to cover and salt to taste. Add the milk and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain well.
• Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the lemon juice and the florets. Add the parsley and pepper to taste. Cook, tossing, 1 minute. Serve at once.

CAULIFLOWER WITH BUTTERED CRUMBS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; stir in 3 tablespoons browned butter. , Drain cauliflower and place in a serving dish. Drizzle with the remaining browned butter; sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.

BUTTER-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
• Spread cauliflower onto prepared baking sheet. Brush each piece of cauliflower with melted butter. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip cauliflower and continue roasting until tender and golden, about 10 minutes more.

AIR-FRYER VEGAN BUTTER CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; toss to coat. In batches if necessary, place cauliflower in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until brown and crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes, turning once., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, garam masala, curry powder and, if desired, cayenne pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, coconut milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Stir in cauliflower; sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with rice, naan and lime wedges.

BAKED CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 F. Cut the cauliflower into half-inch slices, trimming and discarding the core.
• Rub the bottom of a large casserole or gratin dish with 2 tablespoons butter and season with salt and pepper. Layer the cauliflower slices in the bottom of the dish.
• Cut the bread into large chunks, then roughly chop until you have coarse crumbs (about 2 cups). Smash the garlic cloves and remove the papery peel. Melt the remaining butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the garlic and the breadcrumbs and toast until slightly golden. Season with salt and pepper. Add ½ cup water and the oil to the cauliflower, top with the toasted breadcrumbs, and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until the cauliflower is tender and the breadcrumbs and cheese are golden brown, 30-35 minutes.
• Tip: To reheat, sprinkle with fresh Parmesan and bake in the oven for 5 minutes.