This 4-Ingredient Oven Baked Jalapeno Salmon Potatoes recipe is the kind of easy supper that saves a busy evening while still feeling hearty and homemade. Using undrained canned spicy jalapeno salmon lets all that seasoned liquid soak into the potatoes as everything roasts together, giving you a flavorful one-pan meal with very little prep and hardly any cleanup.
Serve this with a simple green salad, steamed green beans, or roasted broccoli for a balanced plate. If you want to stretch the meal for a hungrier crowd, warm dinner rolls, buttered corn, or a scoop of sour cream on the side all go nicely with the spicy salmon and tender potatoes.
4-Ingredient Oven Baked Jalapeno Salmon Potatoes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 can undrained spicy jalapeno salmon
1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, diced into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly oil a metal roasting pan if needed to prevent sticking.
2. Add the diced red potatoes to the roasting pan, drizzle with the olive oil, and sprinkle with the garlic powder. Toss well so the potatoes are evenly coated.
3. Spoon the undrained canned spicy jalapeno salmon over the potatoes, including all the flavorful liquid from the can, and spread it out as evenly as you can across the pan.
4. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the potatoes are fork-tender and lightly browned around the edges and the salmon is hot and slightly crisp in spots.
5. Let the pan rest for 5 minutes before serving, then spoon onto plates and serve hot.
Variations & Tips
Milder Family Version: If your family prefers less heat, drain off a little of the spicy liquid before adding the salmon, or stir the finished dish with a dollop of sour cream to soften the jalapeno kick.
Extra Crispy Potatoes: Cut the potatoes into small, even pieces and give them plenty of space in the roasting pan. If they are crowded, they will steam more than roast.
Add a Vegetable: For an easy one-pan upgrade, scatter sliced onions or bell peppers into the pan with the potatoes before baking. They roast up sweet and pair nicely with the salmon.
Make It Stretch: This recipe can go a little farther by serving it over cooked rice or alongside buttered toast. That is especially helpful if you are feeding teenagers or unexpected guests.