Salmon with Potato "Scales Recipe | Epicurious

Name: Salmon with Potato "Scales Recipe | Epicurious
Ingredients: 2 (2 pound) pieces center-cut salmon fillet; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 large russet (baking) potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds total); 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Lemon slices for serving; An adjustable-blade slicer; a 1- to 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter; two slotted spatulas (see Cooks' notes)

www.epicurious.com

When the opportunity arises—as it did with this salmon—we can't resist a little trompe l'oeil, a chance to have some harmless fun with our food, because, well, food is fun. And with Hanukkah...

View Original

Share this recipe:

Ingredients

2 (2 pound) pieces center-cut salmon fillet
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large russet (baking) potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon slices for serving
An adjustable-blade slicer; a 1- to 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter; two slotted spatulas (see Cooks' notes)