Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

cauliflower florets

separated

1 pint

bechamel sauce

homemade or store-bought

1 cup

double cream

0.5 pound

shrimp

peeled

0.25 pound

caerphilly cheese

crumbled

1 tsp

garlic salt

1 tbsp

ketchup

1 tsp

celery salt

1 tsp

bay leaves ground

1 tsp

turmeric

1 tsp

dry mustard

Step 1
~5 min

Cook cauliflower florets until tender-crisp.

Step 2
~5 min

Break the florets into smaller pieces and place in individual oven-safe dishes or one larger dish.

Step 3
~5 min

Preheat oven or broiler to medium-high heat.

Step 4
~5 min

Prepare a pint of Bechamel sauce using butter.

Step 5
~5 min

Incorporate cream, ketchup, garlic salt, celery salt, ground bay leaf, turmeric, mustard powder, and pepper into the sauce.

Step 6
~5 min

Whisk the sauce thoroughly.

Step 7
~5 min

Add peeled shrimp and crumbled Caerphilly cheese to the sauce.

Step 8
~5 min

Heat the mixture gently, without boiling.

Step 9
~5 min

Pour the sauce over the cauliflower.

Step 10
~5 min

Grill or bake until golden brown.

Step 11
~5 min

Pipe creamed potatoes around the servings (optional).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure cauliflower is cooked al dente to prevent it from becoming mushy.

Adjust the amount of spices to suit your taste.

Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Bechamel sauce can be prepared ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Crusty bread for dipping.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Wales

Cultural Significance

Uses traditional Welsh ingredients like Caerphilly cheese.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Weekend Meal

Popularity Score

60/100

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