Description
Crispy Roasted Potatoes with Salted Lemon are a gourmet twist on the classic roasted potato side dish. Golden, crunchy potatoes are tossed in a zesty salted lemon and roasted garlic dressing, with crispy capers and fresh parsley for a flavorful finish.
Ingredients
2 kg Maris Piper (or any roasting-type) potatoes
1 head garlic
2 tablespoons capers, drained and patted dry
8 g fresh parsley, finely chopped
Sunflower or rapeseed oil, as needed
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 unwaxed lemons
100 ml water
2 teaspoons sea salt
Instructions
- Peel and quarter the potatoes. Place in a pot of cold salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Juice the lemons and slice the rinds into thin strips. Combine juice, rinds, water, and sea salt in a small saucepan. Simmer covered over medium-low heat for 5–10 minutes until rinds soften, adding more water if needed. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Pour oil into a roasting pan to a depth of 2–3 mm and heat in the oven.
- Toss drained potatoes in hot oil, season with salt and pepper, and add the head of garlic cut side down. Roast for 1 hour, turning potatoes every 20 minutes. Add capers during the last 15 minutes to crisp up.
- Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a bowl. Mix with 2 tablespoons of the salted lemon mixture and half the parsley to form a chunky dressing.
- Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl, toss with the lemon-garlic dressing, and garnish with remaining parsley and crisped capers. Serve hot.
Notes
Add spices like cumin, paprika, or sumac before roasting for extra depth.
Use baby potatoes for a rustic version.
Swap parsley with dill, basil, or thyme.
Preserved lemon paste or lemon zest can replace salted lemon.
Add vegan butter to the dressing for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 253
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
