Fat Tuesday Delight

My daughter came home from preschool today hysterical because they celebrated "Fat Tuesday"- an event which has zero relevance to a five year old.

In honor of the giggles, we have decided to have a Fat Tuesday celebration of our own.

Here is my valiant attempt at some good 'ole Cajun food.

I am even tempted to bust out some old Mardi Gras beads...

Blackened Salmon Sandwich

serves 4

1 pound wild salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 4 portions

2 teaspoons blackening or Cajun seasoning

1 small avocado, pitted

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

4 crusty whole-wheat rolls, split and toasted

1 cup arugula

2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Oil grill rack (see Tip); preheat grill to high.

Rub salmon on both sides with blackening (or Cajun) seasoning. Grill until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Mash avocado and mayonnaise in a small bowl. To assemble sandwiches, spread some of the avocado mixture on each roll and top with salmon, arugula, tomato and onion.

*recipe adapted from Eating Well