Spicy Lime Cauliflower Steaks

Spicy Lime Cauliflower Steaks

I was so excited when I found another cauliflower recipe! Eaten plain, cauliflower is a bit bland. However, when you add any spice or other flavoring to this versatile veggie, the flavors the cauliflower take on are amazing!!

Spicy Lime Cauliflower Steaks

Ingredients:

1 large head of cauliflower

1/4 cup olive oil

2 limes, zested and juice

2 cloves garlic, finely grated

1 teaspoon agave syrup note: use Stevia or omit all together

2 tablespoons smoked paprika

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves

Lime wedges, to serve

Directions:

Start by washing and cutting the cauliflower in 1-inch thick steaks, the remaining florets can be saved and used for another dish or juicing.

Mix all ingredients except the cilantro in a small mixing bowl brush the cauliflower steaks and use the remaining sauce in the pan.

Fry the steaks in medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side. The steaks are ready when the cauliflower start to become softer and has a nice golden color. Serve with some freshly squeezed lime and cilantro.

Final cooking time will depend on how thick you cut the steaks, and on the heat. I cooked mine at high heat until well grilled on the outside, but still a little crispy inside.

Yields 3-4 Servings depending on how many steaks you can get from the head of cauliflower.

Approved for all cycles.

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Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

Spicy Cajun Cod

Spicy Cajun Cod

A couple weeks ago we hosted my father-in-law’s birthday celebration. Marshall loves spicy food. And, he loves fish. So, we made a special menu just for him.

Spicy Cajun Cod: Savory, spicy, fish that you can't quit eating...use crusty, bread to sop up every last drop of the delicious sauce! This fish could easily be a weeknight meal as well. #seafood #fish #cajun

We had my husband’s famous Gumbo. Dan makes the Gumbo base vegetarian and splits it in half. Half goes for the meat eaters, and he adds Andouille sausage and chicken. This time he added shrimp to both halves. And, to the vegetarian half he adds vegetarian Italian sausage and chik’n. It’s delicious! He made it the day before and we reheated it on the day of the dinner party. Besides making it easier on us, it gives the flavors time to get to know each other.

I made steamed brown rice, Buttermilk Dinner Rolls, and Spicy Cajun Baked Cod. My sister-in-law made a fresh spinach salad with help-yourself toppings (in case someone doesn’t like something, they don’t have to pick it off).

And for dessert we had homemade red bean ice cream (ok, not in the Cajun theme, but it was red beans!), vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, and homemade salted caramel sauce. For the red bean ice cream we made our own red bean paste following these instructions and used this recipe (using half and half instead of the milk).

The dinner was a great success. Most of it was done well in advance, leaving the cooks happy and relaxed. And, everything was delish!

The only new thing I made was this Spicy Cajun Baked Cod. And, we were so impressed with it that we’ve made it a few times since then. I used Sriracha, but feel free to use your favorite type of hot sauce. Savory, spicy, fish that you can’t quit eating…use crusty, bread to sop up every last drop! This fish could easily be a weeknight meal as well with some French bread and steamed green beans.

Spicy Cajun Cod: Savory, spicy, fish that you can't quit eating...use crusty, bread to sop up every last drop of the delicious sauce! This fish could easily be a weeknight meal as well. #seafood #fish #cajun

The Spicy Cajun Cod ready to go in the oven. You don’t even have to defrost the fish fillets, they go in frozen and bake up tender.

Spicy Cajun Cod: Savory, spicy, fish that you can't quit eating...use crusty, bread to sop up every last drop of the delicious sauce! This fish could easily be a weeknight meal as well. #seafood #fish #cajun

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Spicy Cajun Cod: Savory, spicy, fish that you can't quit eating...use crusty, bread to sop up every last drop of the delicious sauce! This fish could easily be a weeknight meal as well.

Original article and pictures take lifecurrentsblog.com site