Smashed Fried Lemon Potatoes

Name: Smashed Fried Lemon Potatoes
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes 24 oz. bag, all the same size if possible; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 garlic cloves peeled and end core removed; 1 lemon large; 1 lemon large; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped; 1 tablespoon flat leaf Italian parsley fresh chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

In a large pot of salted water place the well-scrubbed potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and rinse with cold water. Using the palm, or the back of a large spatula, press the potatoes until slightly mashed.
2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic and cook until slightly brown. Remove and toss. Add the potatoes and cook without stirring for about 5 to 10 minutes, the bottoms need to be a nice golden brown color. Using a spatula or cooking thongs, turn and cook another 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3

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