Lemon-Butter New Potatoes

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sandy McKenzie

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jul. 04, 2022

With an abundance of potatoes in our garden each summer, I often make this easy recipe. We love the combination of parsley and spices, and the lemony butter sauce. They make a great accompaniment to grilled fish. —Sandra McKenzie, Braham, Minnesota

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Lemon-Butter New Potatoes

Yield:4 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 12 small red potatoes
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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Directions

  1. Peel a strip from around each potato. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or just until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, lemon zest, pepper and nutmeg. Drain potatoes and place in a serving bowl. Pour butter mixture over potatoes; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with parsley.