How to Make Jacob's Grilled Cajun Salmon with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking flavorful and healthy meals, few proteins rival the taste and health benefits of salmon. Not only is it packed with omega-3 fatty acids and lean protein, but it is also incredibly versatile, making it a go-to option for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike. One delicious way to prepare this powerhouse fish is by grilling it with a touch of Cajun seasoning, which adds a spicy kick and depth of flavor that is sure to please your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
  • 1 pound fingerling potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (6 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
  • 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste
  • ¼ cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
  • ½ lemon, juiced, or to taste
  • 1 package microgreens

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). (If using a countertop induction oven, use "Auto-Cook" option 2. Choose setting and enter fish weight.)
  • Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil over fingerling potatoes in the bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
  • Rub 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over each salmon fillet. Season each with 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning. Arrange salmon, skin-side up, in center of a cast iron skillet or baking dish. (Place salmon on the grill pan if using countertop induction oven.)
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottom of salmon is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip salmon and continue cooking until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes. (For countertop induction oven, cook on medium-high grill setting for 1 1/2 minutes with skin side up. Flip and grill salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes more.)
  • Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir potatoes until browned and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Combine remaining 1 teaspoon garlic powder, butter, thyme, and sage in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until butter is melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Mix well. Pour over cooked potatoes.
  • Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice together in a bowl until dressing is well mixed. Toss microgreens and dressing together in a bowl.
  • Place salmon on serving plates; garnish with micro greens. Serve potatoes alongside.
  • Nutrition

    831 cal.

    • Total Fat: 55g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 154mg
    • Sodium: 868mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1321mg