Baked Potatoes with Shallots, Thyme and Lemon Zest
4 servings
50 minutes
Baked potatoes with shallots, thyme, and lemon zest are a fragrant dish inspired by French culinary traditions. The exquisite combination of tender baked potatoes with the savory sweetness of shallots, the bright freshness of lemon zest, and the spicy note of thyme transforms an ordinary treat into a gastronomic delight. This potato is perfect as a side dish for meat and fish dishes or as a standalone dish for a light dinner. Baking with olive oil makes it crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, while lemon juice adds a subtle tang that brings freshness. This recipe embodies the simplicity and elegance of French cuisine, where every detail matters for achieving perfect flavor.
1
Wash the potatoes well with a brush and cut them into wedges about 2 cm thick. Place the rack in the oven at medium level and preheat it to 220 degrees.
- Red potatoes: 450 g
2
Mix the potatoes with oil, sprinkling with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes cut side down on a baking sheet in a single layer, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue cooking for 15 minutes until the potatoes are golden and crispy.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Then flip the slices to the other side and bake for another 8 minutes.
4
Mash a clove of garlic with a pinch of salt using the flat side of a knife until it becomes paste-like. Then mix with chopped shallot, thyme, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Shallot: 1 head
- Fresh thyme: 4 g
- Lemon zest: 4 g
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
5
Remove the potatoes from the oven and mix with this mixture before serving.
- Salt: to taste
