Description
These Lemon-Bright Creamy Garlic Baby Potatoes are a comforting and flavorful side dish. Tender baby potatoes are roasted and tossed in a luscious, garlicky lemon cream sauce for a restaurant-quality experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 700g (1½ lb) Baby Potatoes: Halved for even cooking
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) Olive Oil: For crispy roasting
- 5g (1 tsp) Sea Salt: For seasoning
- 2g (½ tsp) Black Pepper: Freshly ground
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter: Adds richness
- 15g (½ oz) Garlic: Minced
- 240ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream: For a velvety sauce
- 5ml (1 tsp) Lemon Zest: Adds citrus aroma
- 10ml (2 tsp) Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed
- 15g (1 Tbsp) Pine Nuts: Toasted for crunch
- 10g (2 tsp) Parsley: Chopped, for freshness
Instructions
- Prep and Season: Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast Potatoes: Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway.
- Infuse Butter: Sauté minced garlic in melted butter until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Simmer cream, lemon zest, and juice with garlic butter until thickened.
- Combine and Coat: Toss roasted potatoes with half the sauce.
- Plate and Garnish: Arrange potatoes, drizzle with remaining sauce, and garnish with pine nuts and parsley.
Notes
For an even richer sauce, consider adding a tablespoon of crème fraîche. Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg