Portuguese Fried Potatoes (Batatas a Portuguesa)

Found on alleasyrecipes.com. Posting for ZWT8- Spain/Portugal.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs new potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped parsley

Directions

1. In a heavy 10-12 inch skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over med. heat.
2. When the foam begins to subside, add the potatoes.
3. Turning them frequently with a metal spatula, cook for 15 minutes or until they are tender and golden brown.
4. Season with salt and a few grindings of black pepper, then transfer to a heated bowl or platter and serve at once, sprinkled with parsley.