Lemon Potatoes with Fresh Rosemary (Printable version)
Golden roasted potatoes with zesty lemon, fresh rosemary, and garlic. Mediterranean side dish ready in one hour.
# Ingredient list:
→ Potatoes
01 - 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
03 - 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ To Finish
10 - 0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
11 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
12 - Lemon wedges for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish or rimmed sheet pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Add potato wedges to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating with the marinade mixture.
04 - Transfer coated potatoes to the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
05 - Pour vegetable broth evenly over the potatoes.
06 - Roast in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
07 - Gently flip the potatoes to ensure even browning.
08 - Continue roasting for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are golden with crispy edges and fork-tender.
09 - Transfer to serving platter. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and lemon wedges. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These potatoes develop the most incredible crispy exterior while staying fluffy inside, something I discovered happens when the lemon juice caramelizes in the high heat.
- They work with literally anything on your table, from Sunday roast chicken to Wednesday night omelets, making them the culinary equivalent of your most dependable friend.
02 -
- Dont rush the flipping process, as careful turning ensures both sides get that incredible golden crust without breaking the potatoes into frustrating fragments.
- The initial high temperature might seem excessive, but its vital for creating that perfect contrast between the crispy exterior and fluffy interior.
03 -
- Parboiling the potatoes for just 5 minutes before marinating creates an exterior roughness that significantly increases the crispy surface area while ensuring the interiors become perfectly fluffy.
- Let the potatoes sit in the marinade for up to an hour before roasting if time allows, as this infuses them with deeper flavor that permeates beyond the surface.