Ingredients

  • 1 (2-pound) center-cut, skin-on, salmon fillet
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh dill, for garnish
  • About 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 russet potatoes, rinsed in water and cut into large dice
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • Water
  • White vinegar
  • 4 to 6 large organic farm fresh eggs
  • *3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 lemon, zested
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted

Method

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • For the salmon:
  • Place the salmon on a large baking sheet skin-side down.
  • Drizzle salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place into the oven and bake for 30 minutes until flaky.
  • Transfer to a cutting board.
  • For the Hash:
  • Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  • Once heated add the potatoes and shallow-fry for about 8 minutes until evenly browned on all sides.
  • Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon and place onto a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Using 2 forks, flake the salmon, removing it in chunks from the skin, and fold into the potatoes.
  • Remove most of the oil, leaving only a couple of tablespoons.
  • Place over medium heat and add the sliced onions, sliced peppers and garlic and allow to caramelize.
  • Add the green onions, thyme leaves, paprika and cayenne pepper.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
  • Add the potatoes back to the pan and stir to combine.
  • For the eggs:
  • Place a large saute pan with high sides over medium heat and fill with a few inches of water.
  • Heat until just below a simmer.
  • Add a splash of white vinegar and using a wooden spoon, stir the water in 1 direction to create a small whirlpool.
  • Crack the eggs and add, 1 at a time, to the spinning water.
  • Allow to poach until desired doneness.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
  • For the hollandaise:
  • Put the egg yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, water, salt and pepper, to taste, into a blender.
  • Blend together and then slowly start pouring in the melted butter with the blender running.
  • Stop the blender when all the butter has been incorporated.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  • Thin the hollandaise with a little water, if it is too thick.
  • Place the salmon-potato hash on serving plates or serving platter and top with the eggs.
  • Pour hollandaise sauce over the eggs and garnish with or dill.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • *RAW EGG WARNING
  • Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs
  • Due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness.
  • To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.