New Potatoes With Lemon Butter

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⏱ 25 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Snack

This recipe transforms tiny new potatoes into a flavourful side. The potatoes are boiled until tender, then tossed in a vibrant sauce of melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic chives. The result is a simple yet elegant dish with a bright, buttery finish. It is an ideal choice for a light lunch or a satisfying snack, ready to serve in about 25 minutes.

New Potatoes With Lemon Butter

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs tiny new potatoes
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley or 1 tablespoon dried chives

Method

  1. Scrub the new potatoes clean.
  2. Remove a thin strip of skin, roughly 1/2" wide, from around the middle of each potato.
  3. Place the potatoes in a pan and add boiling water until it reaches a depth of 2 inches, then mix in 1/2 tsp salt.
  4. Heat the pan until the water returns to a boil.
  5. Put a lid on the pan and let the potatoes boil gently for approximately 20 minutes or until they become tender.
  6. Pour away all the cooking water.
  7. Place the pan back on the heat briefly so the potatoes dry out.
  8. In a separate container, melt the butter.
  9. Combine the lemon juice, chives, and 1/4 teaspoons salt with the melted butter.
  10. Drizzle the lemon butter over the potatoes and gently turn them to ensure an even coating.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium413400 mg

Recipe details

CategorySnack
Authorcuisinebymae