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Potato-Crusted Salmon

24min prep: 6min cook: 18min

This dish seems fancy, but it is so easy, which makes it even more amazing!Notes:

  1. I like to use skinless filets for this dish so the bottom of the salmon gets crispy too. However, you can use filets with skin if that’s what you have available.

Ingredients

Produce

  • Baking Potatoes — 3⁄4 Pound
  • Fresh Chives — 2 Tablespoons

Meat & Seafood

  • Salmon Filets, Skinless — 4 ( 6 Ounces each )

Spice & Baking

  • Black Pepper
  • Kosher Salt

Condiments, Oils & Dressings

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil — 3 Tablespoons
  • Mayonnaise — 2 Tablespoons

Equipment

Kitchen Supplies

  • Paper Towels

Appliances

  • Stove Top

Cooking Equipment

  • Chef’s Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Fish Spatula
  • Grater
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl, Medium
  • Peeler
  • Saute Pan, Large (12″ Or Larger)

Prep Steps

  1. Peel the potatoes and grate on a wide-tooth grater. Wrap the grated potatoes tightly in a few layers of paper towels and place in a fine mesh strainer. Put something heavy on top to weigh down the potatoes and press out excess moisture. Let the potatoes sit like this while you prepare other ingredients.
  2. Finely chop chives to measure the indicated amount. Place in a medium mixing bowl.

Cook Steps

  1. Dry the salmon filets thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Unwrap the potatoes and place them in the bowl with the chives. Add mayonnaise, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
  3. Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of the potato mixture on top of each salmon filet. Press it into the fish so it is evenly distributed.
  4. Prepare a plate with layers of paper towels. Set plate near the stove for the cooked salmon.
  5. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and warm.
  6. Once oil is hot, carefully add the salmon filets to the pan, placing the potato side down. Gently press the filets down to help adhere the potatoes to the fish.
  7. Sear the salmon until you can see that the potatoes are turning golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Use a fish spatula to gently flip the filets and finish cooking until the sides look cooked through, another 3-5 minutes. Transfer the cooked salmon to the plate of paper towels.
  8. Transfer the potato-crusted salmon to a serving platter or dinner plates. Serve warm!