Skillet-Roasted Lemon & Basil Fingerling Potatoes

Show Dad how much you appreciate him – I cooked up this Skillet-Roasted Lemon & Basil Fingerling Potatoes recipe for my husband, and to my pleasant surprise he was beyond impressed!

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Skillet-Roasted Lemon & Basil Fingerling Potatoes

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time55 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Kim Maes

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 pounds fingerling potatoes scrubbed and halved lengthwise
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 2½ teaspoons kosher or fine sea salt divided
• ▢ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces, divided
• ▢ ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Instructions

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  Combine the potatoes, lemon juice, 1½ teaspoons salt, and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large high-sided skillet or a Dutch oven (the bigger the skillet the better – 12 inches is ideal). Add enough cold water to the skillet to just cover the potatoes.
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  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook just until the potatoes are fork-tender, 10-15 minutes.
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  Drain the potatoes and transfer to a bowl. Season the potatoes with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, the pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet over medium heat. When melted, add half of the potatoes, skin side down, and cook until they begin to crisp and brown, 5-10 minutes.
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  Using a spatula, transfer the potatoes to a plate. Add 2 more tablespoons of butter to the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining half of the potatoes.
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  Once the second half has started to brown and crisp up, return the first batch back to the skillet. Toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, fresh basil, and lemon zest until the potatoes are well coated. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Skillet-Roasted Lemon & Basil Fingerling Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Cholesterol 30mg10%

Sodium 979mg41%

Potassium 647mg18%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 405IU8%

Vitamin C 34.3mg42%

Calcium 23mg2%

Iron 1.2mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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