Potato and Horseradish Crusted Salmon

This is an old recipe from last summer (I made it with my sister for my parents). Potato and horseradish mixed together has an interesting taste, so I really recommend you to try it out! I didn't know horseradish tastes like wasabi, so it surprised me when I first tried it.


Ingredients

• 1 medium russet potato peeled cubed
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Four 6-ounce salmon fillets
• 3 tablespoons half-and-half
• 2 to 3 tablespoons drained prepared horseradish
• Chive for garnish
• Salt and pepper
  

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Boil and salt some water in a saucepan and cook the potatoes until tender. Drain and set aside. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Preheat a medium skillet on medium-high. Heat 2 tablespoon of butter and brown the salmon on both sides (1 1/2 minutes a side) then place it on a cooking sheet. Mash the potatoes, 2 tablespoons of butter, half-and-half, and horseradish. Season with salt and pepper. Time to get messy! Use your hands to put the potato mixture onto the salmon (like a crust) then brush with melted butter. Put the salmon in the oven and cook for about 10 minutes (or until it's cooked). I prefer my salmon slightly pink. Garnish with the chive and serve.