Cajun Portobello Salad Food

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange the mushrooms and celery on a platter and scatter the parsley leaves around. Squeeze the lemon juice evenly over the platter then liberally drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil, about 3 tablespoons. Season the salad with salt and lots of black pepper and toss with your finger tips to combine. Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese and scatter a couple of handfuls Parmigiano-Reggiano over the salad.

PORTABELLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• MUSHROOMS: Cut stems off mushrooms& reserve for another use (soup?) or discard.
• Using a spoon, carefully scrape gills off mushroom caps& discard; brush top of caps.
• Brush small roasting pan with some of the oil& sprinkle with half the salt.
• Place mushrooms in pan, drizzle with remaining oil, sprinkle with remaining salt& pepper.
• Place 2 or 3 slices of garlic& 2 sprigs of thyme on each mushroom.
• Roast in preheated 450F oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Let cool; discard garlic& thyme.
• This may be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
• VINAIGRETTE: Whisk vinegar with mustard.
• Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking continuously, until emulsified.
• Whisk in seasonings.
• This can be made ahead& refrigerated for up to 3 days.
• ASSEMBLY: Toss spinach& arugula with vinaigrette in a large bowl.
• Divide among 4 dinner plates, top with mushrooms, proscuitto& cheese.

BLACKENED SALMON ON WILTED GREENS WITH PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• For the butter: Reduce all the above the ingredients down to approximately 1/2 cup and chill the reduction. When chilled, incorporate the reduction into 1 pound of butter, using a food processor. Remove to a bowl and refrigerate until needed.
• For the greens: In a medium saute pan over high heat saute the mushrooms in butter until well browned. Season with salt and pepper. When the mushrooms are cooked, add the greens and deglaze the pan with white wine.
• For the salmon: Season the fillets with salt and pepper and Cajun spice. Heat the canola oil in a cast iron skillet until very hot, almost smoking. Carefully add the salmon fillets and blacken them, approximately 3 minutes per side. Turning only once per side.
• To assemble the dish: Place the blackened salmon on top of the wilted greens and mushrooms, and top it with 1 teaspoon of the orange-rosemary butter. Serve with your favorite wild rice blend and honey-glazed carrots.

BLACKENED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add mushrooms to bag; seal. Marinate 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove mushrooms from bag, reserving marinade.
• Sprinkle mushrooms with Cajun seasoning. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms; cook 2 minutes on each side or until very brown. Cool; cut mushrooms diagonally into thin slices.
• Arrange 4 cups salad greens on each of 4 plates. Top each with mushroom slices, 2 tomato wedges, and onion rings. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup beans and 1 tablespoon blue cheese. Drizzle the reserved marinade evenly over salads.

CAJUN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Add potaotes to lightly salted water, cover, bring to a boil on high heat, reduce to a simmer about 20 minute or until tatters are fork tender, drain and cut into 1" chunks. ( some like 'um peeled, we don't.).
• Combine mustard and creole seasoning in a medium sized bowl; add warm potaotes; toss to combine.
• Toss in green pepper,green onion and bacon.
• Combine mayonnaise,sour cream, & sugar, add to potato/vegetable mixture, season with salt and pepper and parsley (optional).
• Refergerate for at least 3 hours to meld flavors.

CAJUN PORTOBELLO SANDWICH WITH AVOCADO AND REMOULADE

Steps:

• Mushrooms:.
• Place a large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle the bottom with a pinch of salt and heat for 1 minute. Add the oil and heat for 1 minute, being careful not to let it smoke. This will create a nonstick effect.
• Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add 1 tbls. of the Cajun seasoning, along with the wine, vinegar, and 1 cup water, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and cook 1 minute. Pour the mushrooms and liquid into a shallow container, cover, and set aside to marinate for 1 hour.
• Remove the mushrooms from the marinade and press between paper towels or in a dish towel to remove excess marinade, then sprinkle with remaining Cajun seasoning, pressing the seasoning into both sides of the mushroom slices. Discard the marinade(or save for another use).
• In a cast iron skillet over medium high heat, cook the mushrooms in a single layer(you may need to do this in two batches) until blackened, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove to a plate.
• Remoulade:.
• Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend on high for 1 minute. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Makes 1 3/4 cups.
• Putting it together:.
• Spread a spoonful of the remoulade on one half of each roll. Top each with 1 or 2 lettuce leaves and a few slices of tomato and avocado. Divide the mushroom slices among the rolls. Close each sandwich and cut in half. Serve and enjoy!

CAJUN PORTOBELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add mushrooms to bag; seal. Marinate 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove mushrooms from bag, reserving marinade. Sprinkle mushrooms with Cajun seasoning. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms; cook 2 minutes on each side or until very brown. Cool; cut mushrooms diagonally into thin slices. Arrange salad greens on plate and top with mushroom slices, tomato wedges, and onion rings. Sprinkle with beans and blue cheese. Drizzle the reserved marinade evenly over salads.

CAJUN CORN SALAD WITH A CAJUN DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss all the salad ingredients together in serving bowl; set aside.
• Prepare dressing.
• In a 2 qt bowl whisk all the ingredients except the olive oil until combined.
• Add the oil in a slow steady stream whisking slightly until thickened.
• Pour the dressing over salad and use a fork to coat.
• Refrigerate and let set overnight or up to 3 days.

CAJUN GRILLED PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• In a wide shallow dish, mix together all ingredients except olive oil and mushrooms.
• Lightly brush both sides of the mushrooms with oil, then dip them in the spice mixture until thoroughly coated.
• Place mushrooms on the grill stem side down and cook about 8 minutes. Turn them over and cook about 6 minutes, or until tender and browned.