black-pepper salmon with dill smashed potatoes
Freshly ground black pepper is more distinctive on top of baked salmon, so be sure not to use preground. Serve alongside these homey dill potatoes mashed with olive oil and with plenty of sour cream.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes (about 1 1/2-inches in diameter)
- 4 6-oz - salmon steaks, about 3/4-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon coarssely ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped dill
- - sour cream, accompaniment
How To Make black-pepper salmon with dill smashed potatoes
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
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Step 2Cover potatoes with water in a medium saucepan and season well with salt. Simmer, uncovered, until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
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Step 3While potatoes cook, pat salmon dry and season with a rounded 1/2 teaspoon salt (total). Put salmon in a lightly oiled 4-sided sheet pan and press pepper on top. Bake until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Step 4Drain potatoes, then transfer to a bowl and very coarsely mash. Stir in oil and dill and season with salt.
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Step 5Serve salmon with potatoes.
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