Throwback Thursday: Sweet & Spicy Salmon w/ Roasted Potatoes
This week’s throwback recipe is very memorable for me. I cook frequently for friends, especially my roommate. She is not a big seafood fan, but I have made her eat a few things this winter. This was one of the few salmon recipes that she liked, so I felt pretty accomplished! I think it also helped that I paired it with her favorite thing that I make- oven roasted potatoes. They are so easy, but so delicious!
So this week you get two throwback recipes. The first, a spicy salmon filet with a sweet orange glaze. The brown sugar and orange marmalade offset the spicy for a sensational taste. The second, seasoned oven roasted potatoes. These are easy to make and serve as a great side dish for tons of different meals. Definitely one to keep in mind.
Serves 4
- 4 salmon fillets (skinless and boneless)
- 3 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (see below)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- 2 limes
For the Cajun Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- .75 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
Directions:
- Combine the cajun seasoning, sugar, and salt in a small bowl and rub over the surface of the fillets.
- Sauté fillets in oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Blend the marmalade and juice of one lime and add to the skillet. Swirl the mixture until melted.
- Return the fish to the skillet and turn to glaze on all sides (cooking for another 2-3 minutes).
- Serve with lime wedges and oven roasted potatoes.
Serves 4
- 3 russet potatoes (cubed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp thyme
- 1/2 tbsp oregano
- 1/2 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp ground black pepper
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 424F.
- In a bowl, cover potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Bake on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes.
Related Posts:
13 comments
Leave a Reply
Categories
- Culinary 101 (8)
- Guest Posts (24)
- Quotes (1)
- Recipes (344)
- Appetizers (49)
- Bread (2)
- Breakfast (28)
- Dessert (41)
- Drinks (12)
- Fruit (35)
- Lunch (94)
- Main Course (184)
- Meat (110)
- Salad (12)
- Sauces (70)
- Seafood (57)
- Side Dishes (54)
- Snacks (38)
- Soup (29)
- Vegetables (108)
- Restaurants (18)
- Travel (15)
- Uncategorized (5)
- Updates (12)
That looks fantastic! I have grown to love Salmon so much as I have been getting older…thanks for the recipe. YUM!
YUM. I’m always looking for good salmon recipes. I’m going to try this one. Thanks for sharing.
You had me at potato … and salmon. 🙂 I’m a self-proclaimed Tater Addict and love fresh salmon fillets! I’m also a big fan of ‘sweet with heat’! I’ll definitely give this recipe a try. Thanks!
Oh DROOL! I’d love to try this!
It’s awesome~! I like the salmon, but I can’t eat much. It’s too rich for me.
But this recipe is great… I should have this at today’s dinner. Thanks.^^*
Wow this salmon looks amazing! I love the sweet and spicy combo. Yum!
This looks so good. Salmon is one of my favorite dinners. I am always looking for a new rub to change things up. Great dinner idea!
Oh, your salmon looks irresistible! YUM!
My daughter made this for me as a belated birthday present. It was delicious. Thank you.
I love this recipe well @ least the potato part cause i didnt get a chance 2 make the fish but the potatoes came out perfect so yummy my siblings stole most of it though
Great to hear! I love them too, so easy yet so delicious!