Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Tarragon Shallot Butter
Yield: 4Servings
Prep: 10 minutesminutes
Cook: 20 minutesminutes
Total: 30 minutesminutes
An easy, impressive, and incredibly flavorful roasted potato side dish that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes! Crispy fingerling potatoes are tossed with a warm tarrgon shallot butter infused with crushed peppercorns and zest. Serve with grilled or roasted meat, poultry, or seafood.
Ingredients
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes:
1½lbsfingerling potatoesmixture of yellow, red, and blue, if possible
Roast Fingerling Potatoes: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with a rack in the center position. Rinse and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Slice the fingerling potatoes in half lengthwise. Toss on a large baking sheet with the olive oil and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper.
Place the potatoes cut-side down on the sheet pan and spread them out evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes. Flip the potatoes and roast for an additional 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are caramelized, crispy, and fork-tender. Remove the potatoes from the oven, place on a rack, and allow them to cool slightly while you prepare the tarragon shallot butter.
Prepare Tarragon Shallot Butter: In a small skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted fully and is bubbling slightly, add the shallot and sauté, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
Add the crushed peppercorns, lemon zest, chopped tarragon leaves, and lemon juice. Reduce heat to low, and continue to reduce the sauce for an additional minute or so. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Place the roasted potatoes in a shallow heat-proof bowl. Pour the warm tarragon shallot butter (scrape the skillet with a spatula to remove any bits) over the potatoes, and toss them gently with a spoon until they are evenly coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with additional tarragon and serve immediately.
Tips for Success:
This side dish pairs extremely well with any number of main courses, including grilled or roasted meat, poultry, or seafood!