PAN-FRIED HONEY-LEMON FINGERLING POTATOES AND LEEKS

Pan-Fried Honey-Lemon Fingerling Potatoes and Leeks image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
2 pounds fingerling potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1 leek, halved, thoroughly washed and then sliced up to pale green part
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian parsley
1 lemon, zested

Steps:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Gently poach the fingerlings for 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes, cut in half and dry thoroughly.
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Melt the butter, add the leeks and season with salt and pepper. Saute until softened, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
In the same pan, heat the olive oil. Put the fingerlings cut-side down in the pan and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes; flip and repeat on the skin side. Add back the leeks, drizzle with the honey and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Sprinkle with the parsley and lemon zest. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.