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Side Dish

Greek-Style Garlic-Lemon Potatoes

Greek-Style Garlic-Lemon Potatoes

Another great recipe from "Cook's Illustrated" magazine. Be prepared for a STRONG lemon and garlic flavor!! These are the best potatoes that I have ever had!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 (we think it only serves 2!)
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Veggie

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil not olive ,
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes about 2 lbs. total ,each cut into 8 even-sized wedges
  • 4 medium garlic cloves minced or pressed
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp juice + 1Tbsp grated zest from 2 lemons
  • 2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley pref. flat leaf (Italian) ,minced

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil and butter in heavy-bottomed 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and foamind subsides, swirling pan occasionally. Add potatoes in a single layer (do not crowd pan); cook until golden brown (pan should sizzle but not smoke), about 6 minutes. Using tongs, turn potatoes over so second cut sides are down; cook until deep golden brown on second side, about 5 minutes longer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover tightly, and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with tip of paring knife, about 5 minutes.
  2. While potatoes cook, combine garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, and oregano in small bowl. When potatoes are tender, add garlic-lemon mixture, salt, and pepper; stir carefully (so as not to break potato wedges) to distribute. Cook, uncovered, until seasoning mixture is heated through and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle potatoes with parsley, stir gently to distribute; serve immediately.

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