Salt Crusted Fingerlings Food

SALT CRUSTED WHOLE FISH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, trimmed to extend 3-inches in diameter around outside of the fish.
• In a medium bowl, combine the egg whites, sea salt, flour, 2 tablespoons of the parsley and 1/2 cup of water. Mix with your hands until a thick paste forms.
• Fill the cavity of the fish with the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts and lemon slices. Rub the exterior of the fish with the garlic, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley and freshly ground black pepper
• Put the fish on the parchment lined baking sheet. Mound the salt paste evenly over the entire fish. Press the mixture firmly down to the baking sheet, being careful to seal any cracks.
• Bake the fish until the crust is golden brown and very firm, about 18 to 20 minutes.
• Slide the parchment and fish onto serving platter or cutting board and crack the crust with a handle of a large knife. Slide a spoon under the top fillet, over the spine, and lift it to a serving platter. Turn over and repeat. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.

PERFECT FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine the salt, water, and potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the pot to a cooling rack and let stand for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve as is or with butter, pepper, or chives.

ROASTED FINGERLINGS WITH CREMINI MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the potatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, thyme and rosemary in a large bowl. Season with some salt and pepper and toss again.
• Spread the vegetables on a large baking sheet and dot with the butter. Roast until golden brown and fork tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs and serve hot.

ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES WITH SEASONED SALT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Heat a large ovenproof gratin dish or skillet in the oven for 15 minutes. Combine salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary in a small bowl.
• Toss potatoes in a medium bowl with the olive oil. Sprinkle generously with seasoned-salt mixture, and arrange potatoes in a single layer in preheated pan.
• Roast until they are golden on the outside and tender when pierced with a sharp knife 25-30 minutes.
• Remove from oven, and serve hot with additional seasoned salt on the side.

SALT-CRUSTED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes, water, and Kosher salt into a pot and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. With a wooden skewer, test to see if they are tender. Pour off most of the water, reserving as much salt as possible.
• Lower the heat and keep a watchful eye on the potatoes. The goal is to let the water evaporate so the potatoes are coated in salt. Be careful not to burn the salt or the potatoes. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes, then remove the potatoes and let cool.
• Use a kitchen towel to wipe the excess salt off each potato, leaving only a light dusting of salt on each. Clean the potatoes one by one so the skins don't break.
• To make the dipping sauce, start by putting the garlic cloves on a skewer. Char them on an open flame. Brush off the blackened skins and roughly chop. Place the parsley and cilantro leaves, the roasted garlic, black pepper, and olive oil into a mini-blender and puree to a smooth consistency.
• Pour the sauce into a small bowl. Serve the potatoes and sauce at room temperature.

ROASTED FINGERLINGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the garlic, rosemary and oil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes out in an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast until golden and cooked through, turning occasionally, about 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.