Lemon Fingerling Potatoes Recipe

These irresistible Lemon Fingerling Potatoes are a burst of bright, zesty flavor! Perfectly tender fingerling potatoes get a golden-brown crust and are tossed in a luscious sauce of lemon juice, herbs, and butter. A simple side dish that elevates any meal, especially seafood! Ready in under 25 minutes.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 160.9 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Lemon Fingerling Potatoes

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How to Make Lemon Fingerling Potatoes

  1. Wash and scrub 1 pound of fingerling potatoes.
  2. Place potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water and add 1 tablespoon of salt.
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Test with a fork for doneness.
  4. Drain potatoes well and halve them lengthwise.
  5. While potatoes are cooking, finely mince 1 shallot and 2 cloves of garlic.
  6. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add the minced shallot and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
  8. Add the halved potatoes, cut-side down, to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and slightly crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
  9. Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken or vegetable stock and 1/4 cup of dry white wine (optional). Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  10. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by about a third, about 2-3 minutes.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme leaves and 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  12. Stir in the juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and additional salt to taste.
  13. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

86 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

11g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lemon Fingerling Potatoes?

Lemon Fingerling Potatoes takes about 23 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 13 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lemon Fingerling Potatoes?

Lemon Fingerling Potatoes has approximately 160.9 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lemon Fingerling Potatoes?

The key ingredients for Lemon Fingerling Potatoes are Potato, Coarse Salt, Olive Oil, Shallot, Garlic Clove, Chicken Stock. See the full list with measurements above.

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