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Lemony Fried Smashed Potatoes
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Recipe By: Alice Morrow
Lemony Fried Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. baby Yukon gold or fingerling potatoes
- ¼ c. olive oil, plus extra
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
- DRESSING:
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 T. fresh lemon juice
- 3 T. chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
- 2 T. chopped fresh thyme
- Zest of 3 lemons
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- POTATOES: Put potatoes in a pot of cold salted water. Make sure the potatoes are covered by 2-3 inches of water. Bring to boil and cook until tender but not mushy. Drain in colander and allow to dry.
- With your hand, gently press the potatoes until they are lightly smashed.
- In large non-stick skillet, heat ¼ c. olive oil.
- Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, do not burn. Remove garlic and discard.
- In batches, add potatoes and cook until bottoms are golden brown. With a spatula turn potatoes and cook other side. Drizzle more olive oil as needed.
- DRESSING: In a bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, parsley, thyme and zest.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon dressing over the potatoes and gently toss until coated.
- Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.