Fire-Roasted Salmon with Boiled Potatoes and Dill Butter

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 (6-oz) skin-on salmon fillets
• 2 lbs russet potatoes
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp molasses
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1Cut potatoes into large chunks, place in a pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and bring to a boil; cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
2. 2Mix softened butter, dried dill, and salt; set aside.
3. 3Pat salmon dry, rub with oil, smoked paprika, remaining salt, and a thin smear of molasses.
4. 4Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot, then sear salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes, flip, and cook 3-4 more minutes until just cooked through.
5. 5Drain potatoes and return to pot with half the dill butter; toss gently.
6. 6Serve salmon with potatoes and a generous dollop of remaining dill butter.