The extent of my spray collection is deodorant and furniture polish, not too exciting and definitely not for the kitchen. So when I found out you could buy coconut oil cooking spray, I smiled.
Those Pompeian Olive Oil wizards have done it again. Not only can they make outstanding olive oil, but now they can squish it all into a super handy pressurized container. Using the spray couldn’t be easier and it sprays, drips and streams for all sorts of recipes. It comes without propellants, CFC’s and preservatives…It’s just coconut oil.
Who else is into bowl food these days? Whether it’s grilled chicken or snow pea rice salad, I love having all of my food in one spot and being able to handle it easily with a fork in the other hand, maybe I’m just lazy.
I showered these giant shrimp with the coconut oil and then tossed them with some fresh basil, garlic and red pepper flakes.
Let them relax a while in that coconut bath while you roast some cauliflower.
Nothing escapes the spray so let the cauliflower know who’s the boss. Spray and season with salt and pepper.
Roast the cauliflower in the oven, make some brown rice, chop up some green onions. You’re preparing for the shrimp finale.
Once the rice and the cauliflower are ready, cook the shrimp over a ridiculously high heat, also known as “smoke detector testing”.
Pile everything in your favorite bowl and splash with soy sauce if you need to. Let loose with a high sprinkle of fresh chopped basil for effect.
Place the bowl in one hand and a fork in the other, it could be a spoon or chopsticks, I won’t judge.
As a Pompeian Pantry Insider, this post was sponsored by Pompeian Olive Oils. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
More tasty rice bowl meals.
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Foodiecrush- 7 Spice Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
Steamy Kitchen- Korean Beef Rice Bowl
Shrimp and Roasted Cauliflower Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- 12 large deveined shrimp
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil plus more for garnishing
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Pompeian Coconut Oil Spray
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1/2 red pepper sliced thinly
- 1 green onion sliced thinly
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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In a bowl add the shrimp, garlic, basil and red pepper flakes.
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Spray with the coconut oil making sure to coat all of the shrimp.
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Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine all of the ingredients.
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Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
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Place the cauliflower florets onto the baking tray and spray lightly with the coconut spray.
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Season with salt and pepper and bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes and the florets are easily pierced with a sharp knife.
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Cook the brown rice as per the instructions on the pack and drain when done.
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Heat a small non-stick pan over a high heat.
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Add the shrimp to the pan and saute until the shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add the red pepper slices and toss to combine.
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Place the cooked rice into a bowl and top with the cauliflower.
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Add the shrimp and garnish with green onions and more fresh basil.
Beth says
September 2, 2015 at 11:27 amEither you are magical or you have an assistant photographer! If I tried to take pictures with me in them, the focus would probably not end up on the food! I love your style!
foodnessgracious says
September 2, 2015 at 2:02 pmNot magical lol, I actually took those shots with my toe pressing the pad on my computer :)
Maris (In Good Taste) says
September 2, 2015 at 11:41 amI love seafood. I might swap out cauliflower for broccoli, but this is going on the must-make list!
foodnessgracious says
September 2, 2015 at 2:00 pmTotally could switch out the cauliflower Maris :)
Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says
September 2, 2015 at 12:56 pmWhat a gorgeous, healthy dish. Your pictures are incredible.
foodnessgracious says
September 2, 2015 at 1:59 pmThanks Michelle. I appreciate it :)
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
September 2, 2015 at 3:49 pmOh my goodness. It’s like shrimp and grits but sooooo much better! Love this … and love those photos! Pinned!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
September 2, 2015 at 5:39 pmOkay, seriously can’t get over that spray shock! Seriously amazing… and this shrimp recipe! Want!
foodnessgracious says
September 8, 2015 at 3:01 pmYayy, thanks Krista!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
September 3, 2015 at 12:12 amBeautiful photography and one very tasty dish!
foodnessgracious says
September 8, 2015 at 3:02 pmThanks Michelle!
Katerina @ Diethood says
September 3, 2015 at 5:40 amYour photography is waaaaay awesome!! SO is Pompeian! ;-)
foodnessgracious says
September 8, 2015 at 3:02 pmTo kind Katerina :)
eat good 4 life says
September 3, 2015 at 9:07 amWhat a sensational recipe. Those pictures are stunning too!!
fabiola@notjustbaked says
September 3, 2015 at 9:23 amI LOVE these photos, simply perfect. AND COCONUT SPRAY!!! Going to the store, grabbing all of these ingredients, and making this for dinner. Thank you!
Liz says
September 3, 2015 at 2:24 pmI need to stock my pantry with coconut oil spray! I’d use it ALL the time. And then I’d have no excuse not to make your gorgeous shrimp bowls.
TidyMom says
September 3, 2015 at 2:50 pmI was hungry when I clicked on this post…….now I’m starving and craving shrimp rice bowls!!
Gerry the photos are fabulous I feel like I’m right there with you! just beautiful.
foodnessgracious says
September 8, 2015 at 3:03 pmThanks, I really appreciate it Cheryl!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
September 4, 2015 at 7:57 amWhat a gorgeous dish and I too am thrilled at the spray coconut oil. I think that would add just the right amount. Love this recipe.