Korean Shrimp Skewers over Cauliflower "Rice"

Big Green Egg Shrimp Skewers are great over Cauliflower "Rice"

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/korean-shrimp-skewers • Posted by Chris S.

Getting back from a week away on vacation is hard enough... but trying to fit back in to your work clothes after all that good eating and drinking is the worst! For my first cook after family vacation I wanted to cook something healthy but full of flavor. Recently, my better half (AKA Mrs. Buddha), introduced Cauliflower "Fried Rice" to our dinner rotation. This twist on classic fried rice substitutes the rice for cauliflower that has been pulsed in a food processor. Cauliflower "fried rice" is really delicious and a terrific way to cut the carbs from your diet. For this cook I wanted to do a shrimp dish paired with the Cauliflower "fried rice". After settling in I took inventory of the ingredients I had on hand and went to the store to pick up a few additional things for this meal. So, sit back, grab yourself a glass of Riesling, and enjoy this post for Korean Shrimp Skewers

You will need

Shrimp Skewers
2 lbs Shrimp peeled & deveined 2 tbsp Gochujang 2 tbsp Soy Sauce 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar 4 Garlic Cloves minced 2" piece Ginger grated
Cauliflower "Rice"
1 head Cauliflower pulsed in a food processor 3 slices Bacon diced 1 Onion minced 2 Yellow Squash diced Carrot(s) diced 2 tbsp Basil chopped 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Splash of Fish Sauce

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Getting back from a week away on vacation is hard enough... but trying to fit back in to your work clothes after all that good eating and drinking is the worst! For my first cook after family vacation I wanted to cook something healthy but full of flavor. Recently, my better half (AKA Mrs. Buddha), introduced Cauliflower "Fried Rice" to our dinner rotation. This twist on classic fried rice substitutes the rice for cauliflower that has been pulsed in a food processor. Cauliflower "fried rice" is really delicious and a terrific way to cut the carbs from your diet. For this cook I wanted to do a shrimp dish paired with the Cauliflower "fried rice". After settling in I took inventory of the ingredients I had on hand and went to the store to pick up a few additional things for this meal. So, sit back, grab yourself a glass of Riesling, and enjoy this post for Korean Shrimp Skewers

Instructions

1. For the Shrimp: Mix the garlic, ginger, Rice Vinegar, Soy Sauce, and Gochujang in a bowl until smooth. Add the Shrimp and mix well. Let the Shrimp sit in the marinade 30 minutes to 1 hour.

2. Skewer the Shrimp on wooden skewers that have been soaked in water for 30 minutes to an hour. Preheat the BGE to 400°. Cook the shrimp direct for 5 minutes per side or until they turn opaque. Serve with the Cauliflower "fried rice".

3. For the Cauliflower "Rice": Fry the bacon in a heavy skillet and remove to a separate plate. Sauté the onion in the bacon grease until almost soft. Add carrots and squash and sauté until almost cooked through. Add cauliflower, reduced heat to low, and cover until cauliflower is soft but not mushy (about 5 min) Add herbs, soy sauce, fish sauce and stir well. Stir in bacon before serving.