Poor Man's Shrimp Cocktail Vegan

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Published in bon appetit magazine's reader request section in the february 2012 issue. This recipe comes from chef kevin roberts at the black sheep restaurant in richmond, va. it's a great party option for vegans, vegetarians and people with shellfish allergies.

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Steps

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Combine crab boil seasoning , salt , onions , garlic and six quarts of water in a large pot.

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Squeeze juice from lemons into the pot and add lemon halves.

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Set pot over high heat and bring liquid to boil.

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Boil for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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Using a slotted spoon , remove onions and lemon halves.

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Discard.

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Add cauliflower , turn off heat , cover tightly and let stand until crisp tender , about 5 to 10 minutes.

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Drain.

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Spread cauliflower on baking sheet and allow to cool.

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Serve room temperature or chilled with cocktail sauce for dipping.

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Ingredients

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crab boil seasoning, kosher salt, yellow onions, garlic cloves, lemons, cauliflower