Pan-Seared Cauliflower with Pecan Bread Crumbs

The topping here is loosely based on the French butter sauce, polonaise, except that olive oil substitutes for butter. What lies behind the addition of the pecans? Serendipity-another culinary tradition.

Plan on making this no more than 1 hour before serving. You don't want the crumbs, a large part of the pleasure when fresh, to become soggy.. For how to get a jumpstart on prepping the ingredients, go to the end of the recipe.