Sheet Pan Baked Salmon and Potatoes

Step 1

Wash the potatoes thoroughly and dry them with a kitchen towel. Half them lengthwise, and quarter them, so they’re approximately the same size.

Step 2

In a large bowl, place 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Dump the quartered potatoes in the bowl and toss to coat all the potatoes with olive oil and seasonings.

Step 3

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 425F.

Step 4

Transfer the potatoes onto the lined baking sheet, making sure to spread them out evenly on the surface area. Bake the potatoes for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 5

Prep the salmon by patting it dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning over the salmon, depending on how spicy you’d like it to be.

Step 6

Remove the pan from the oven after 15 minutes, move the potatoes and place the salmon in the middle of the pan.

Step 7

Place the sheet pan back in the oven and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes until the salmon separates easily with a fork. Remove from oven. See the kitchen note below.

Step 8

Plate the salmon, top it with 1/2 tablespoon of butter, allow it to melt over the top, and squeeze the lemon over the salmon. Serve it with the roasted potatoes.