Ingredients:

  • 1 large head (approx. 2 lbs / 900g) cauliflower
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves (15g) garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) onion powder
  • 1 tsp (6g) kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Trim the very bottom of the cauliflower stem so the head sits completely flat on the cutting board.
  2. Carefully slice off the outer leaves and the rounded outer florets from both sides, leaving a center slab about 2-3 inches wide.
  3. Cut the remaining center block vertically into 1-inch (2.5cm) thick steaks.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp (30ml) of olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Place steaks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and generously apply the garlic rub to both sides of each steak using a brush.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast the steaks for 15 minutes.
  7. Carefully flip each steak using a wide spatula and brush the remaining 1 tbsp (15ml) of olive oil on the browned side.
  8. Roast for another 15 minutes or until edges are deep golden-brown and the stem is fork-tender.
  9. Immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice while the steaks are hot.