Description
Marble Potatoes with Garlic & Herbs shine as a simple yet elegant side dish celebrating fresh ingredients. Ina Garten’s classic recipe delivers robust flavors with minimal effort, promising a delightful complement to any main course you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) multicolored marble potatoes
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) minced fresh parsley
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fleur de sel
Instructions
- Butter Foundation: Melt unsalted butter in an 8-inch saucepan over medium-low heat, creating a smooth cooking surface for marble potatoes.
- Potato Layering: Carefully introduce sliced potatoes into melted butter, ensuring complete coating and even distribution. Sprinkle kosher salt across the surface to enhance natural potato flavors.
- Steaming Process: Cover the saucepan with a tight lid, allowing potatoes to steam and soften. Gently shake the pan periodically to promote uniform cooking and prevent adherence to the bottom, maintaining heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Garlic Infusion: Once potatoes reach tender consistency (easily pierced with a knife), reduce heat and sprinkle freshly grated garlic. Stir gently to distribute, allowing garlic to release its aromatic essence for approximately 2 minutes.
- Herbal Seasoning: Remove from heat and incorporate fleur de sel, freshly ground black pepper, and finely chopped parsley. Toss ingredients thoroughly to ensure comprehensive seasoning and elegant flavor integration.
- Serving Presentation: Conduct a final flavor assessment, making minor seasoning adjustments if necessary. Transfer the herb-infused potatoes to a serving dish, presenting immediately while hot and perfectly seasoned.
Notes
- Choose the Right Potatoes: Select small, uniform marble or baby potatoes for consistent cooking and a visually appealing presentation.
- Master Butter Technique: Melt butter slowly over medium-low heat to prevent burning and create a smooth, even coating for potatoes.
- Monitor Cooking Carefully: Shake the pan gently during steaming to prevent sticking and ensure uniform softening of potatoes.
- Elevate with Fresh Herbs: Add chopped parsley just before serving to boost flavor and create a vibrant, fresh finish to the dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg