How to Prepare Delicious Garlic and Lemon Potatoes
Potatoes can make for a perfect side dish for any kind of meal, but did you know that you can enhance their flavor to take it to the next level? With just a couple of ingredients, you can make delicious potatoes to enjoy in a variety of recipes.
In addition to being a great side dish, these garlic and lemon potatoes are perfect as an appetizer, as they are incredibly tasty and can be paired with a good sauce. Now, I recommend that you follow this recipe precisely to achieve a perfect result.
For these garlic and lemon potatoes, you will need:
Ingredients:
- 3/4 pound of small potatoes (also known as fingerling potatoes)
- 1 tbsp. of salt
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp. of butter
- Salt, black pepper, and paprika to taste
- 2 tbsp. of previously chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp. of oregano
- Salt and water as needed
Instructions:
- To begin, wash the small potatoes using a sponge. It’s important to wash them thoroughly without damaging the skin, as we will be cooking them with the skin on.
- Cut the small potatoes in half and place them in a pot. Add plenty of water and a handful of salt to the potatoes, then bring to medium heat and let them cook for about 20 minutes. We want the potatoes to be slightly tender, not fully cooked.
- Once you achieve the desired texture, remove them from the water and place them on a tray.
- In another pot, melt the 2 tbsp. of butter over medium heat.
- Next, add the potato halves with the cut side down and let them brown.
- While they brown, add a pinch of salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix slightly and add the previously chopped garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Let it cook for a few more minutes.
- When you turn off the heat, add the parsley and mix well.
And there you have it, now it’s time to serve! I recommend enjoying these potatoes while they are still hot, as the flavor is more concentrated in this state. If you can’t find small potatoes, you can use regular-sized potatoes; just cut them into medium-sized pieces to achieve a similar result to fingerling potatoes.
