Basil Beef and Fingerlings with Olive Oil and Coarse Salt

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For the beef

2 pounds beef fillet, at room temperature

1 cup olive oil

2 lemons (zest of 1 lemon, and the juice of 2 lemons)

1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped

Fleur de sel and freshly ground black pepper

For the potatoes

Kosher salt, for the water

2 pounds fingerling potatoes, scrubbed

Olive oil

Fleur de sel and freshly ground pepper