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Cajun-Style Charred Salmon with Cowboy Potatoes

Deborah
The salmon ends up lovely and charred on the outside with delicious spice from the cajun seasoning.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 250g maris piper potatoes cut into 1.5cm chunks
  • olive oil
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 mixed peppers deseeded and cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning plus an extra 0.5 tsp
  • 2 skinless salmon fillets
  • 50g natural yogurt
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Drizzle some olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over a medium heat and add the potatoes, tossing to coat. Add a pinch of salt and fry for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and almost tender. Add the chopped peppers to the pan with the dried oregano. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until soft and starting to char and caramelise.
  • Mix 2 tbsp of the Cajun seasoning with 1 tbsp olive oil, then spread over both sides of the salmon fillets. Heat a glug of oil in another frying pan, then add the salmon and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  • Mix 0.5 tsp of the Cajun seasoning with the natural yogurt and finely chopped parsley. Top the potatoes and peppers with the salmon, then drizzle with the yogurt and sprinkle with more parsley to serve.

Notes

  • This cajun-style charred salmon with cowboy potatoes recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

 

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Keyword cajun, cowboy potatoes, salmon fillets