Ingredients

  • 12 new red potatoes, as small as possible
  • 1 grated lemon, rind of
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • Remove a spiral of skin from each potato with a small, sharp knife.
  • Cook the potatoes in 4 quarts of salted boiling water until just tender, 20-30 minutes.
  • Drain Combine the grated lemon rind, capers, garlic, mint, and salt in a bowl.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil.
  • Add the potatoes and saute them until they are golden brown.
  • Add the lemon juice and lemon rind mixture, and toss well.
  • Season with the pepper.