Sautéed Cauliflower with Garlic Butter
A quick and flavorful dish featuring cauliflower sautéed to golden perfection in garlic butter. Crispy on the edges, tender inside, and perfect as a side dish!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and rinse thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cauliflower florets and let them cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir occasionally and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Reduce the heat to low and add butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir well to coat the cauliflower.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant and fully coated in garlic butter.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or grated Parmesan cheese before serving. If you prefer a spicier version, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.