Sauteed Baby Potatoes With Lemon Butter and Parsley

To save some time the potatoes can be boiled up to 2 hours in advance and let stand at room temperature --- I usually peel just a strip of potato skin (about 1/2-inch depending on the size of the potato) down the middle leaving peel on both sides, it makes a nice presentation if you are serving them to dinner guests, if new baby potatoes are not in season just purchase the smallest potatoes that you can find for this :)

• Ready In: 26 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  lbs  small baby potatoes (can use 3-4 pounds potatoes, a mixture of red and white if possible)
• 1⁄2 cup butter (if you are using 3 pounds potatoes, reduce butter slightly)
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  tablespoon  grated lemon peel (can use more to taste)
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice (if using 4 pounds potatoes use a little more lemon juice)
•  salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Cook the potatoes whole in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender (about 20 minutes, don't overcook them, only JUST until fork-tender) drain and cool slightly (this can be done up to 2 hours in advance and kept at room temperature).
2. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the butter; add in cooked potatoes with about 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt and pepper, cook until potatoes are beginning to brown tossing them often (about 5-6 minutes).
3. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
4. Sprinkle with about 2-3 tablespoons more of fresh parsley.