↑

Good Dinner Mom

Sharing Love through Good Food

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • The Main Dish
      • Chicken & Poultry
      • Beef & Meat
      • Slow Cooked Meals
      • Meatless Main Dish
      • Fish & Seafood
      • Soups, Stews & Chili
      • One Pot Meals
      • Breakfasts & Brunch
      • Eggs
    • Fresh from the Bakery
      • Bakery
      • Bread & Biscuits
      • Cakes
      • Cheesecake
      • Chocolate
      • Cookies, Bars & Brownies
      • Fruit Desserts
      • Jams, Jellies & Preserves
      • Muffins & Pastries
      • Pastries & Pie
      • Tarts
    • On The Side
      • Salads & Salad Dressings
      • Side Dishes
    • Hors d’oeuvres & Party Fare
      • Appetizers
      • Condiments, Dips & Sauces
      • Snacks
    • Frozen Treats, Drinks & Smoothies
      • Beverages & Smoothies
      • Frozen Treats
    • Even More Healthy
      • Gluten Free
      • Quinoa
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
    • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    • Holiday Recipes
    • 30 Minutes or Less
    • Cuisines
      • Asian
      • Italian
      • Mediterranean
      • Mexican
  • Shop
  • About
    • About Good Dinner Mom
    • Where I Live
    • Backyard Chickens
    • Contact

Good dinner recipeswhen you subscribe for recipes

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

.
  • The Main Dish
  • 30 Minutes or Less
  • Fresh from the Bakery
  • Vegetarian
  • Shop

Lemon Garlic Potatoes

13 Comments

Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

Lemon Garlic Potatoes are impressive and at once, simple. The perfect combination of soft and crunchy, like your favorite steak fries, but ramped up to a new class in the side dish world.

Lemon Garlic Potatoes in a white serving dish

Waxy, baby red potatoes work perfectly in this recipe because they hold their shape during cooking better than other varieties and besides, they’re red (not brown), and small (equals cute) in shape. Infused with just the right amount of garlic and lemon, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe brings a freshness to any menu. The lemon flavor is very subtle but just right and the garlic- well, garlic and potatoes- no explanation needed.

Side view of Lemon Garlic Potatoes on a white plate

Cut the potatoes in half using a sharp knife and quarter any large ones. Place in a collander and rinse for about one minute to help wash off much of the potato starch so they’re not sticky and won’t burn in the pan.

Red potatoes cut in half

You’ll use smashed garlic during the initial cooking of the potatoes which get discarded after the potatoes are soft (or leave them in if you want). Minced garlic will be saved for the end because fresh garlic is more bold than cooked garlic. Lemon juice gets infused into the potatoes while they’re cooked in vegetable broth (you could use chicken broth for more intense flavor) and lemon zest gets tossed in at the end for color and bright flavor. The lemon is still pretty subtle and you could squeeze more juice over the potatoes before serving if you want that.

Garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice in a bowl

Cooking the potatoes in a large non-stick skillet, once the potatoes are soft enough, turn them over on their cut side and cook in olive oil until the cut is golden brown. Some of the potatoes in the middle of the pan might darken quicker than the rest. Just check them occasionally and move them around a little to distribute. Don’t worry about this too much. It’s nice to have some variation of crispness and color in the potatoes.

Cut red potatoes flat side down in a skillet

As I mentioned before, after the potatoes are crisp and golden grown on their cut side, they’re already buttery tasting thanks to the olive oil you tossed them in during browning. Now toss in the minced garlic, lemon zest and some fresh parsley. Salt and pepper to taste and give them one more squeeze of lemon if you like. For a true Mediterranean flare, add a handful of feta cheese just before serving. The presentation is nice in a shallow serving platter.

Lemon Garlic Potatoes in a white serving dish

Perfect for a fancy Sunday dinner, breakfast or brunch. Leftovers are incredible tossed with some corned beef, sausage, or smoked salmon for a beautiful, chunky hash. Or serve over refried or black beans with an over-easy egg and fresh salsa on top- this variation is great for breakfast OR dinner. The possibilities for these crispy and super soft potatoes are endless.

One potato with a bite taken out on a fork

Yea, and that buttery soft inside I was talking about… Here you go. Truly, all the flavors that come into this easy recipe make it anything but a regular potato dish. Lemon Garlic Potatoes are super bright and fresh at first serving and if you have any leftovers, they add hearty flavor and color to just about anything else you can come up with to put them in. Enjoy and let me know what else you add the potatoes to or what you like to serve them with! For even more company worthy potato recipes, try my Baked Mashed Potato Cakes or Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes.

Pin
Print Recipe
5 from 10 votes

Lemon Garlic Potatoes

Nice and crispy on the outside, buttery soft on the inside, Lemon Garlic Potatoes combine the taste of home fries and roasted potatoes with the perfect amount of garlic and lemon. The lemon is super subtle, but the roasted, fresh potato flavor is anything but!
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Calories 154
Author Sally Humeniuk

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and halved (quarter if large)
  • 4 garlic cloves, 2 peeled and smashed, 2 minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (about one lemon's juice)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth, chicken broth works too
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt, plus more end
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon zest, grated
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Place 2 pounds potatoes in colander set over large bowl. Rinse under running water, tossing with hands until water runs clean. Drain potatoes well. (This helps rinse off extra starch so the potatoes don't get sticky as they cook.)
  • In a large nonstick skillet, bring potatoes, 2 smashed garlic, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, 1 cup broth, and ½ teaspoon salt to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove lid and increase heat to medium-high again. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
  • Discard the smashed garlic and add the 2 Tablespoons olive oil to the pan. Turn all the potatoes cut-side down and continue to cook until deep golden brown, 5-6 minutes. If some of the potatoes in the center of the pan start to brown quicker, kind of switch them around to trade places with some of the potatoes nearer the oustide of the pan. This doesn't matter too much, though. Some really crispy and some more soft on outside is still great. Remove from the heat, stir in 2 Tablespoons parsley, 1 ½ lemon zest, and 2 minced garlic. Season with salt to taste and ¼ teaspoon pepper. If you want more lemon flavor, squeeze more fresh lemon juice over. Serve

Notes

The Garlic Lemon Potatoes are best when served immediately. Leftovers are great especially when served topped with over-easy eggs and a little turmeric or even salsa, but as the potatoes sit over several hours or a day, the olive oil gets absorbed and so the flavors change just like with any precooked potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Garlic Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Sodium 185mg8%
Potassium 702mg20%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 17.9mg22%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from Cook’s Country.

 

Lemon Garlic Potatoes pinterst pin

You might also like

  • Asparagus and Garlic Hummus Dip with Lemon
    Asparagus Hummus Dip with Garlic and Lemon
  • Mushroom Linguine with Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme
    Mushroom Linguine with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme
  • Scalloped potatoes, served Hasselback style are creamy and delicious. Cheddar and Pepper Jack with garlic and rosemary, perfectly soft yet crispy.
    Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes

Published on February 26, 2018

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




  1. Kristy palmer says

    January 21, 2023 at 9:10 AM

    5 stars
    Made these last night for our side dish and the whole family devoured them! Loved the crunchiness to them. Thanks Sally!

    Reply
  2. Bree Johnson says

    November 7, 2022 at 6:11 AM

    5 stars
    I get tired of mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving every year and these will pair perfectly! Thank you Sally!

    Reply
  3. anna says

    April 20, 2022 at 6:44 AM

    5 stars
    I used a small potato medley (gold, red, purple) otherwise stuck to the recipe.The flavor was incredible…I had to cut myself off from eating them all so my husband could have some! Excellent recipe!

    Reply
  4. whitney h says

    April 20, 2022 at 6:41 AM

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite potato recipes. I sub the pepper for lemon-pepper and sprinkle with parm before serving.

    Reply
  5. betty h says

    April 20, 2022 at 6:39 AM

    5 stars
    I eat potatoes so often and make them every which way possible. This was a first for me with this recipe and can I just say that these are absolutely fantastic! Cant wait to make them again soon!

    Reply
  6. Ashley L says

    February 9, 2022 at 11:37 AM

    5 stars
    Can you say YUM? These are divine, and have THE best crispy bits. Delicious Sally, Thank You!

    Reply
  7. Gary h says

    February 9, 2022 at 11:35 AM

    5 stars
    Made as written and these turned out perfect! Simple and straight forward is just how potatoes should be. Perfect!

    Reply
  8. James Neary says

    April 20, 2018 at 11:33 AM

    5 stars
    Looks so easy! love the Lemon, never thought of that but of corse! Thanks Sally adding this to the weekend menu.

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      April 21, 2018 at 2:47 PM

      I hope you like it. Lemons add a nice brightness to the creamy potatoes. Thanks for stopping by, James.

      Reply
  9. Kevin | Kevin Is Cooking says

    March 13, 2018 at 4:45 PM

    5 stars
    I am in love with these. I also love how something so simple can be so delicious. Thanks Sally. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      March 13, 2018 at 6:42 PM

      Thanks so much, my friend. Your praise is most appreciated around here. 😉

      Reply
  10. Autumn says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:38 PM

    5 stars
    These look so good! I’m excited to try these with lemon. Great idea!

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      February 27, 2018 at 1:35 PM

      Thanks Autumn! I hope you like the combination of flavors and textures in this recipe. My family loved the leftovers the most! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

      Reply
About Sally - Good Dinner Mom.

About Good Dinner Mom

My name is Sally and I love to be in the kitchen. Making fresh, unique dishes is my way of showing love for family and friends and I hope that here you’ll find recipes of both healthy and indulgent dishes that will inspire you to cook more at home while sharing some love of your own. more about me

Find a recipe:

Latest Recipes

Stuffed Shells Tuna Casserole

Delicious Pasta Salad with Burrata

Lemon Zucchini Cookies

My Mom’s Tamale Pie

Fruit Salsa with Churro Chips

Salmon Patties

  • The Main Dish
  • 30 Minutes or Less
  • Fresh from the Bakery
  • Vegetarian
  • Shop
macaroni and cheese with peas asparagus and basil
The best Chinese Chicken Salad is right here with fresh vegetables, tender chicken and amazing Asian peanut salad dressing. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Oven Baked Chowder
Privacy Policy
Copyright ©2023, Good Dinner Mom. All Rights Reserved.
Design by Pixel Me Designs