Crispy Greek Lemon Smashed Potatoes
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Crispy Greek Lemon Smashed Potatoes
Description
Crispy Greek Lemon Smashed Potatoes use medium-sized Yukon Gold or Carisma potatoes boiled until just fork-tender. After draining, the potatoes are gently pressed flat without breaking them apart, retaining some structure. A mixture of melted butter, fresh lemon juice, crushed garlic, and dried oregano is poured over the potatoes, which are then lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. A light spray of olive oil and optional sprinkling of semolina flour help create a crunchy crust during broiling.
The potatoes cook under a broiler (or grill) at medium-high heat until their surfaces turn golden and crisp while preserving a soft, fluffy inside. Finishing with additional dried oregano intensifies the Mediterranean flavor. The combination of lemon and garlic provides a bright freshness that complements the savory buttery potatoes.
These smashed potatoes are best served immediately to enjoy the contrasting textures. They pair well as a side dish to Greek or Mediterranean meals or alongside simple grilled meats and vegetables. Adjusting garlic quantity can control the flavor's intensity. For extra crispness, the recipe suggests an additional mid-cooking oil spray and continuing the broil, which promotes deeper browning without drying out the potatoes.
Ingredients
- 6 potato medium-sized, Yukon Gold or Carisma
- 3 tablespoons butter melted, or 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice juice of half a lemon
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 teaspoons oregano divided, dried
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
- 1 pray olive oil
- ½ teaspoon semolina optional - for crispy potatoes
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to broil (or grill) settings to medium-high heat (about 200°C | 400°F).
- Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to the boil; cook, covered for 30-35 minutes or until just fork-tender. Drain well.
- Lightly spray a large baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray. Arrange potatoes onto the sheet and use a potato masher to LIGHTLY flatten the potatoes in one piece (not too hard or they will end up mashed).
- Mix together the butter, lemon juice and garlic. Pour the mixture over each potato. Sprinkle with half of the oregano, salt and pepper. Lightly spray with olive oil spray, and sprinkle with semolina (If using).
- Broil (or grill) until they are golden and crispy (about 15 minutes). Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining oregano.
- To serve, season with a little extra salt and pepper; serve immediately.
Notes
- Reduce the amount of garlic to 2 cloves if a milder garlic flavor is preferred.
- For crispier potatoes, spray with additional cooking oil halfway through broiling and continue cooking until golden brown.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 921mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 191IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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