Cajun Coho with Zucchini Maque Choux
A fast Cajun-inspired sheet-pan salmon dinner with roasted organic zucchini and a bright July corn-tomato maque choux.
Ingredients
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Coho Salmon Fillet (Farm Raised)12 oz, cut into 2 portions $8.99
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Organic Zucchini Squash3/4 lb, sliced into half-moons $3.79
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears, kernels cut from cobs $1.25
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Fresh On the Vine Red Tomatoes by the Bunch1/2 lb, diced $2.49
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Jumbo Sweet Onions1/2 small onion, diced $1.29
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Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper1/2 pepper, diced $1.50
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Garlic2 cloves, minced $0.99
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Parsley2 tablespoons chopped $1.89
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Olive oil2 tablespoons, divided
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Unsalted butter1 tablespoon
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Cajun seasoning2 teaspoons, divided
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Smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon
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Lemon juice1 tablespoon
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Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Pat the salmon dry, slice the zucchini, cut the corn from the cobs, and dice the tomato, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and parsley.
- Toss the zucchini on a rimmed sheet pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, a pinch of salt, and black pepper; spread it to the edges of the pan and roast for 10 minutes.
- Brush the salmon with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, then season with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and a small pinch of salt if your seasoning is not salty.
- Stir the zucchini, place the salmon portions in the center of the sheet pan, and roast until the salmon flakes easily and reaches 125–130°F for medium or 145°F for fully cooked, about 10–13 minutes depending on thickness.
- While the salmon roasts, melt the butter with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and corn and cook for 4–5 minutes until the corn is crisp-tender and lightly browned in spots. Stir in the diced tomato, remaining 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley; cook 1 minute more and adjust salt and pepper.
- Plate the corn-tomato maque choux in shallow bowls or on plates, add the roasted zucchini alongside, and top with the Cajun salmon and any sheet-pan juices.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $17–$21 based on the listed sale coho plus seasonal produce used.
Health notes: Serves 2; about 620 calories per serving with high protein, omega-3 fats, and plenty of summer vegetables.
Drink pairing: A chilled Sauvignon Blanc works well with the Cajun spice, sweet corn, tomato acidity, and rich salmon.