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Cajun Zest Salmon Bowl

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Cajun Zest Salmon Bowl

A vibrant plate of perfectly seasoned Cajun salmon nestled with buttery corn and crisp green beans, served alongside golden roasted baby potatoes for a hearty dinner.

~35 mintotal~444 kcalper serving~30g protein~24g carbs~26g fat

Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 3.

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets, skin-on
  • 200g green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 300g baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp Cajun spice blend
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Cooking Steps

  1. 1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).

  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt; place them in the air fryer basket for 12 minutes.

  3. 3. After 12 minutes, add the seasoned salmon fillets (rubbed with remaining olive oil and Cajun spice), skin-side down, and cook for an additional 8 minutes; gently shake the basket halfway through.

  4. 4. After the salmon has cooked for 4 minutes, add the green beans and corn to the basket; close and continue cooking all ingredients for the remaining 4 minutes.

  5. 5. Once the air fryer beeps, check the salmon for doneness; it should flake easily with a fork. If necessary, add 1-2 more minutes for extra cooking.

  6. 6. Let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes outside the air fryer, while the vegetables remain warm in the basket.

  7. 7. To plate, arrange baby potatoes on one side, top the potatoes with green beans and corn, then place the rested salmon on top. Serve with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the dish.

Optional Enhancements

  • Use chicken breast instead of salmon for poultry lovers.
  • Swap baby potatoes for sweet potatoes for a different starch option.
  • Replace green beans with asparagus for a seasonal twist.

Plant & Growing Tips

Green Beans

  • Sow seeds directly into warm soil after the last frost; bush beans do not need support, while pole beans require a trellis or stakes.
  • Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, ensuring consistent moisture.
  • For a continuous harvest, plant successive batches every 2-3 weeks until mid-summer.

Corn

  • Plant corn in blocks of at least 4x4 plants rather than single rows to ensure good wind pollination.
  • Choose a site with full sun and rich, well-drained soil, sowing seeds after the last frost.
  • Corn is a heavy feeder and drinker; provide consistent moisture and fertilize during key growth stages.

Baby Potatoes

  • Plant seed potatoes in trenches about 6-8 inches deep in early spring, once the soil can be worked.
  • As plants grow, 'hill up' soil around the stems to cover developing tubers and prevent greening.
  • Ensure consistent watering, especially during flowering and tuber formation, for good yields.

Lemon

  • Grow lemon trees in full sun, ideally for 6-8 hours daily, and protect them from strong winds.
  • In cooler climates, grow in large containers so they can be moved indoors during cold weather.
  • Water regularly, allowing the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings, and fertilize with a citrus-specific food.

Natural Pest Control

  • Inspect green bean plants regularly for Mexican bean beetles and hand-pick adults and larvae.
  • Apply mineral oil to the silk of corn ears to deter corn earworms once the silks begin to wilt.
  • Use row covers over young potato plants to protect them from flea beetles and potato leafhoppers.
  • Hose off citrus trees with a strong stream of water to dislodge aphids and mites.

Harvest

Green Beans

  • Harvest green beans when pods are firm, crisp, and about pencil-thick, before the seeds begin to bulge.
  • Pick regularly every 2-3 days to encourage continuous production and prevent pods from becoming tough.
  • Snap or cut the beans from the plant carefully to avoid damaging the delicate stems.

Corn

  • Harvest corn when the silks have turned brown and dried, and the kernels are plump and milky when punctured.
  • Feel the ears through the husk to ensure they are full and firm.
  • Twist the ear downward and pull it away from the stalk to harvest.

Baby Potatoes

  • Harvest baby potatoes about 7-8 weeks after planting or when plants begin to flower, before the foliage dies back.
  • Carefully dig around the base of the plant with your hands or a fork to find small tubers, leaving larger ones to grow.
  • Enjoy immediately as baby potatoes do not store as long as mature ones.

Lemon

  • Harvest lemons when they are fully yellow, firm, and feel heavy for their size.
  • Gently twist or snip the fruit from the branch, being careful not to pull off the stem.
  • Lemons do not ripen further once picked, so wait until they are ready on the tree.

Storing & Freezing

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 160°C (320°F) for about 4-5 minutes.

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