greek styhle garlic-lemon potatoes

this is a recipe from cooks illustrated which i tried a few nights ago.

1 tbl vegetable oil
1 tbl unsalted butter
4 medium yukon gold potatoes (7 to 8 ounces each, about 2 pounds total) peeled and cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 heaping tbl)
1 tbl extra virgin olive oil
2 tbls juice plus 1 tbl grated zest from 2 lemons.
2 tbls minced fresh oregano leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbls minced fresh parsley leaves

heat veetable oil and butter in heavy bottomed 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat until butter melts and foaming subsides, swirling pan occasionally. add potatoes in a single layer, cook until golden brown (pan should sizzle but not smoke), about 6 minutes. using tongs, turn potatoes so second cut sides are down, cook until deep golden brown on second side, about 5 minutes longer. reduce heat to medium low, cover tightly, and cook until potatoesw are tender when pierced with tip of paring knife, about 5 minutes.

while potatoes cook, combine arlic, olive oilo, lemon juice and zest and oregano in small bowl. when potatoes are tender, add garlic lelmon mixture, salt and pepper and stir to distribute being careful not to break the potatoes.. cook uncovered until seasoning mixture is heated through and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. sprinkle potatoes with parsley, stir gentlyh to distribute, serve immediately..

its imortant that the slices are th same size and that the potatoes are cooked in a single layer. this recipe is for 4 people.

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