Salmon In Garlic Herbed Potato En Croute Sp5

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Official contest entry: simply potatoes 5fix. wild caught salmon is smothered in pancetta and cream cheese and topped with a blanket of deliciously seasoned simply potatoes garlic and herb hash browns. They're fried to a crispy golden brown and finished in the oven for a quick and easy entrée.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375 f.

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Remove skin from the salmon fillets.

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Fry the pancetta until crisp in a large , heavy skillet on medium-low , 7-8 minutes , and drain on paper towels.

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Add 1 tablespoon of the pan drippings to a small bowl with the cream cheese and mix well.

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Crumble the pancetta and mix into the cheese.

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Place the simply potatoes in a medium bowl.

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Dice the vegetables and mix with the potatoes.

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Use a small rubber spatula to evenly coat the top of a fillet with cream cheese mixture , then evenly cover with the simply potatoes mixture , pressing firmly , turn over and do the same on that side.

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Repeat for the remaining 3 filets.

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Heat the skillet with the drippings on medium-low and use a metal spatula to carefully set each fillet into the pan.

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Fry about 4-6 minutes each side , or until nicely browned.

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Place on a baking sheet and finish in the oven for 5 more minutes.

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Evenly divide the remaining cream cheese mixture to use as a topping for each piece of salmon and serve.

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Ingredients

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salmon fillets, pancetta, cream cheese, simply potatoes garlic and herb hash browns, frozen mixed vegetables