Careme

Instructions

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1. 1.

   Heat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the upper third. Halve 1 pound fingerling potatoes lengthwise and leave 10 ounces Sungold tomatoes whole.

2. 2.

   Pat 12 ounces king salmon dry and season all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Refrigerate it uncovered while the vegetables begin roasting, at least 20 minutes.

3. 3.

   Toss the halved potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Arrange them cut-side down on one side of a large rimmed sheet pan and roast for 16 minutes.

4. 4.

   While the potatoes roast, toss together in a small baking dish:

   • 10 ounces whole Sungold tomatoes
   • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
   • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
   • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
   • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

   Once the potatoes have roasted for 16 minutes, put the tomato dish in the oven beside them and roast both for 6 minutes.

5. 5.

   Make the basil-lemon oil by finely chopping and combining:

   • 1 packed cup basil
   • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
   • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
   • 1 teaspoon finely grated zest and 1 1/2 tablespoons juice from 1 organic lemon
   • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
   • 1 teaspoon honey
   • 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt

   Stir until spoonable and set aside.

6. 6.

   After the tomatoes have roasted for 6 minutes and the potatoes for 22 minutes total, turn the potatoes and make room for the presalted salmon. Place the salmon on the pan and season it with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Roast the salmon, potatoes, and tomatoes together for about 9 minutes, until the salmon reaches 125°F at its thickest point and the tomatoes are blistered.

7. 7.

   Rest the salmon for 5 minutes. Lightly crush several blistered tomatoes into their juices, then spoon the tomatoes onto two warm plates. Add the crisp potatoes and salmon, and finish with the basil-lemon oil.

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