To make a Cajun seasoning blend, combine: Paprika. Garlic. Cayenne pepper (or spice of your choice). Oregano. Black pepper. Thyme. A little bit of salt. Butter makes everything better, so don’t forget ...

You can dress salmon ... lemon and herb marinades, but at this point, you may be scratching your head for more seasoning ...

Remove the skin from the salmon before placing it in the foil packet. If your potatoes are large, parboil in a pot of boiling ...

Salmon: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse the fish under cold water, and pat dry with paper ­towels. Place one or two cooling racks on top of a parchment- or ­aluminum-foil-lined baking sheet ...