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Smashed Fried Lemon Potatoes

Giangi Townsend
25 minutes
2-4 servings
Beginner
Last night dinner was a combination of old and new recipes. After having all sorts of homemade pasta, potatoes was a nice change. We also potted some fresh basil, thyme, marjoram, rosemary and sage and are excited about using them in our nightly cooking. I was in the mood for crisp fried potatoes with the enhanced flavor of the fresh herbs that we just potted. Looking thru my cook books I found numerous versions of the below recipe and decided to take old recipe, already done, and blend it with new ones and see what happens. Great little dish with left over that can be warm up and enjoyed for lunch. The pork recipe is a combination of two recipes from old Italian cook books, modified to suit our taste buds. TIP: The dinner is pretty easy and simple to assemble however make sure that all the ingredients are prepared and ready to go before cooking. Start with the potatoes as they are the one taking the longest and they do not need to be hot when served. To save time, the honey-balsamic sauce may be prepared in a small sauce pan while cooking the pork chops. Enjoy!
Smashed Fried Lemon Potatoes

Total Steps

3

Ingredients

11

Tools Needed

5

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and end core removed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped flat leaf Italian parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 large lemon zest
  • 1 large lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes (24 oz bag), all the same size if possible

Instructions

1

Step 1

about 20 minutes

In a large pot of salted water, place the well-scrubbed potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes and rinse with cold water. Using your palm or the back of a large spatula, press the potatoes until slightly mashed.

2

Step 2

5 to 10 minutes, then 5 to 8 minutes

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until slightly brown, then remove and discard it. Add the pressed potatoes to the skillet and cook without stirring until the bottoms are a nice golden brown color. Using a spatula or cooking tongs, turn the potatoes and cook them for an additional time. Transfer the potatoes to a plate.

3

Step 3

In a bowl, mix together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, parsley, thyme, vinegar, and sea salt. Add the cooked potatoes to the bowl and gently coat them well with the mixture.

Tools & Equipment

large pot
large spatula
large skillet
cooking tongs
bowl

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