Salt Potatoes with Lemon Herb Butter
Transform your side dish game with these indulgent Salt Potatoes with Lemon Herb Butter! This easy yet flavor-packed recipe features tender, buttery baby potatoes coated in a salty crust and elevated with a luxurious drizzle of lemon herb butter. The combination of fresh parsley, chives, thyme, and a pop of zesty lemon creates a bright, aromatic finish that pairs beautifully with the creamy texture of the potatoes. Perfect for summer gatherings, holiday feasts, or weeknight dinners, these salt potatoes are a crowd-pleasing favorite that comes together in just 35 minutes. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this dish will quickly become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Serve alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or enjoy them on their own for a simple yet satisfying treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Baby potatoes
- 1 cup Salt
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the baby potatoes under cool water to remove any dirt. Do not peel or cut them.
In a large pot, add 8 cups of water and stir in the salt until dissolved. The water should taste salty, almost like seawater.
Add the baby potatoes to the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the potatoes cook, prepare the lemon herb butter. Finely chop the parsley, chives, and thyme leaves. Mince the garlic.
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and black pepper. Stir to combine and keep the butter warm on the lowest heat setting.
Once the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander and let them sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the salty coating to form on the skin.
Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl and pour the lemon herb butter over the top.
Gently toss the potatoes to coat them evenly in the butter.
Serve the salt potatoes warm as a delicious side dish and sprinkle with extra chopped herbs for garnish if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.2 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.0 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 113347 mg | 4928% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.3 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 3936 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
