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the wallace's grilled cauliflower

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Private Recipe by
Raven Higheagle
Prescott, AZ

At The Wallace they serve seasonal California cuisine using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. The vegetable section is the largest part of the menu and this grilled cauliflower is one of the stand out dishes. Fresh cauliflower is seasoned with oil and rosemary then grilled until tender. Before serving you toss the cauliflower in a tasty Parmesan cream sauce and then garnish with some toasted almond bread crumbs. This dish will make a cauliflower lover out of anyone. The real key to this recipe is having a very hot grill and allowing the cauliflower to cook and char.

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For the wallace's grilled cauliflower

  • ALMOND BREAD CRUMBS
  • 1/4 c
    bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    whole raw almonds
  • 1/2 c
    fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped parsley
  • PARMESAN CREAM
  • 1/4 c
    crème fraîche
  • 2 Tbsp
    greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1/4 c
    fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    cracked black pepper
  • ROSEMARY GARLIC OIL
  • 1/2 c
    extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    chopped fresh rosemary
  • 3 clove
    grated garlic
  • GRILLED CAULIFLOWER
  • 1 lg
    cauliflower, cut into 4 to 5 "steaks," keeping the core intact so
  • salt and pepper
  • rosemary garlic oil
  • parmesan cream
  • almond bread crumbs
  • fried rosemary sprigs, if desired, for garnish
  • 1 jar
    capers, if desired, for garnish

How To Make the wallace's grilled cauliflower

  • 1
    Almond bread crumbs: Toast the bread crumbs over moderate heat in a dry skillet on the stove until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes (or spread out on a rimmed baking sheet in a 325-degree oven for 5 minutes).
  • 2
    Stir the bread crumbs occasionally, watching that they do not burn.
  • 3
    In the same manner, toast the almonds until aromatic and slightly darkened, 2 to 3 minutes, or 10 to 15 minutes in the oven.
  • 4
    Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until they are reduced to the size of bread crumbs, then combine in a bowl with the bread crumbs, folding in the Parmesan cheese and parsley.
  • 5
    This makes a scant cup of topping. Set aside.
  • 6
    Parmesan cream: In a blender, combine the crème fraiche, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, combining to a smooth cream. Set aside.
  • 7
    Rosemary garlic oil: In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the oil, rosemary and garlic. Set aside.
  • 8
    Grilled cauliflower: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
  • 9
    Season both sides of the cauliflower "steaks" with salt and pepper, then brush with the rosemary garlic oil.
  • 10
    Place the steaks on the grill and cook as you would a steak, grilling until they develop a good char and begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • 11
    If the steaks are coloring too quickly and you are afraid they will burn, adjust the heat of the grill or move them to a cooler area to cook.
  • 12
    Brush the steaks again and flip over, grilling the other side.
  • 13
    The total grilling time should be 6 to 8 minutes, depending on the grill.
  • 14
    Remove the steaks and transfer to a cutting board, cutting off the florets.
  • 15
    Place the cauliflower in a bowl and toss with the Parmesan cream and a little more rosemary garlic oil.
  • 16
    Mound on a serving plate while still warm.
  • 17
    Garnish with almond bread crumbs (you may not use all of them), along with fried rosemary and capers if desired. Serve immediately.
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