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Roasted Potatoes with Anchovies and Lemons

3.8

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We're partial to just about any kind of roasted potatoes, but this recipe made a particularly big impression on us. The anchovies and lemon give the potatoes a genuinely distinctive flavor.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 35 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

2 lb small (2-inch) white boiling potatoes, quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced anchovy fillets
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic (3 large cloves)
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Toss potatoes with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep). Roast in lower third of oven, without turning or stirring, until undersides are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

    Step 3

    While potatoes are roasting, whisk together anchovies, lemon juice, and remaining tablespoon oil.

    Step 4

    Turn potatoes over and roast in lower third of oven 10 minutes more. Toss potatoes with garlic and roast 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in anchovy mixture, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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