Bobby Flay's Lemon Potatoes

Updated Oct. 28, 2022

Bobby Flay's Lemon Potatoes
Eva L. Baughman for The New York Times
Total Time
35 minutes
Rating
5(352)
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Bobby Flay's restaurants have traditionally centered on the cuisine of the Southwest or of Spain. The menu of his new restaurant, Gato, will encompass regions around the Mediterranean — Spain, yes, but Italy, Provence, Greece, North Africa. “Lots of citrus," he said, like the Meyer lemon in this recipe for crushed potatoes. (The New York Times) —Jeff Gordinier

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

    For the Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

    • 2tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
    • teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • ¼cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 1teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
    • ½teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano

    For the Potatoes

    • 2pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
    • Kosher salt
    • ½cup crème fraiche
    • Finely grated zest of 1 Meyer lemon
    • 2tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
    • 2teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
    • 2teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives
    • Ground black pepper
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

365 calories; 19 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 45 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 707 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    For the Meyer lemon vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice and mustard until combined. Slowly add olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley and oregano; set aside.

  2. Step 2

    For the potatoes: Put potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water by 2 inches and add 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to simmer, cover and cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well, return potatoes to the pan and put back over low heat, stirring a few times, to dry well.

  3. Step 3

    Add crème fraîche, lemon zest, parsley, oregano and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently crush with a potato masher until combined. If desired, potatoes may be covered and kept in a warm oven for up to 30 minutes. To serve, transfer to a bowl and drizzle with Meyer lemon vinaigrette while still hot.

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Looking for ways to use a bag of Meyer lemons (from Costco!?), this recipe is a great twist on usual mashed potatoes. The lemon peel and dressing makes them brighter and lighter, and they go very well alongside seared fish like tuna. Lacking crème fraiche I swapped in the usual sour cream -- no problems.

Sour cream will work fine. The only time it's not a good substitute for creme fraiche is when the recipe calls for brining it to a boil. Sour cream doesn't hold up as well as creme fraiche does in that situation.

Love these potatoes! They are perfect with his Roquefort chicken thighs.

Turned out just great as written. Taste for salt. my final result was lacking salt but some grinds at the table made it just perfect. Great with a grilled steak!

Yum! Was really good with salmon.

Added some honey to the vinaigrette. Used milk with a dollop of cream cheese in lieu of crème fraiche. Offered sour cream at the table. Served with Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves from All Wings Everything. Happy, happy family!

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Credits

Adapted from Bobby Flay

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