Use the grater attachment of the food processor to quickly shred celeriac and fennel for this slawlike side.
Combine celeriac, fennel, and juice in a large bowl. Combine sour cream and next 4 ingredients (through pepper), stirring with a whisk. Add sour cream mixture, onions, and parsley to celeriac mixture; toss well. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
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This blackened grouper recipe has some heat but the lime juice adds a refreshing zest. Be careful when adding the fish to the pan, as the butter and oil may splatter.
Photo by: Lee Harrelson
Rub each side of fillets with Cajun Spice Mix. Heat 2 1/2 teaspoons oil and 2 1/2 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5 fillets; cook for 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Repeat procedure with remaining oil, butter, and fillets. Serve with lemon wedges.
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There are several theories about the name of this side dish (pronounced "mock shoe"). Some say it's derived from the Native American name for corn.
Photo by: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, onion, and pepper; sauté for 10 minutes or until corn begins to brown. Add tomatoes, Cajun Spice Mix, salt, and broth; cook 20 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally.
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Add more Cajun Spice Mix, a teaspoon at a time, if you enjoy spicy rice.
Bring broth and bay leaves to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Discard bay leaves. Place rice in a large bowl.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through garlic); sauté 7 minutes. Add sausage mixture and parsley to rice, tossing to combine.
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Saturday Cajun Dinner Menu
Celery Root and Fennel Rémoulade
Blackened Grouper
Maque Choux
Dirty Rice
Low-fat almond-praline ice cream
Beer
Coffee
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It's always a good idea to get some of the work out of the way ahead of time when planning a weekend getaway with friends. This menu is a perfect for a mid-weekend dinner. (Serves 10)
Celery Root and Fennel Rémoulade
Low-fat almond-praline ice cream
Beer
Coffee
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