1 salmon fillet (about 2 pounds), skin on, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick Kosher salt Extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature Smashed New Potatoes with Peas, Lemon, and Pearl Onions, recipe follows Run your finger up and down the center of the salmon feeling for any pin bones. Remove any that you find with a needle-nosed pliers or tweezers. With a sharp knife cutting across the width of the salmon, divide it into 4 equal portions. Lightly salt the salmon and let sit a couple minutes; this will help you get crispy skin. Heat a 2-count, about 2 tablespoons, of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is almost smoking. Season the salmon with pepper, and rub about 1 1/2 tablespoons butter on the skin side of each fillet. Add the salmon to the pan, skin-side down. To get super crispy skin, cook the salmon almost to completion, about 6 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook until flesh side is nicely seared, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with Dill Creme Fraiche (See Below) Transfer the salmon to a platter and serve with the Smashed Potatoes. Smashed New Potatoes with Peas, Lemon, and Pearl Onions: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds red bliss potatoes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 (10-ounce) box frozen pearl onions, defrosted Pinch sugar Splash freshly squeezed lemon juice 5 slices lemon 2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen peas, defrosted 1 lemon, zested Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper 1/4 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 heaping tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill 1 bunch watercress, stems trimmed just above the rubber band Put the potatoes into a large pot, cover them with cold water, and add a large pinch of salt. If they're large, cut them in half. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain. Stick a fork into the potatoes, 1 at a time, lift them out of the colander and peel with a paring knife. Toss the potatoes into a bowl and roughly crush them. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil with the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the pearl onions, sugar, and lemon juice and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the lemon slices, peas, and lemon zest and continue cooking until the peas are hot. Season with salt and pepper. Dump the vegetables over the potatoes in the bowl, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil add the parsley and dill and taste for salt and pepper. Scatter the watercress over the top, fold it in just until it wilts and call it a day. Dill Creme Fraiche Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence 1/2 cup creme fraiche 1/2 bunch fresh dill, coarsely chopped 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon roughly chopped capers 4 cornichons, finely chopped Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until combined.