Smashed, buttery fingerling potatoes set off by the sweet aroma of shallots is a humble dish that is simply intoxicating. This is the potato dish that will cause you to close your eyes, when taking that first bite. You know what I’m talking about. There is more bite than mashed potatoes, but will elicit
These are romantic potatoes. They put you in a good mood in a soft, sensuous way. Now don’t pretend you don’t know what I mean, unless, of course, you’ve never had shallots sauteed in butter. While similar, shallots are distinctly different than onions at least to my nose. I would be able to tell a shallot from an onion cooking in butter without looking, for there is certain sweetness that smells slightly different, French. They can be used interchangeably, but for this dish, I do hope you seek out shallots.
Smashed Buttery Fingerling Potatoes with shallots will pair well with fish, roasted chicken, or steak. This is a most satisfying side dish.
- 1 pound fingerling potatoes, scrubbed clean with skin
- 3 to 4 shallots, chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
- Melt a whole stick or ½ cup butter into a pan and saute 3 to 4 chopped shallots until they almost start turning golden. In the meantime, boil fingerling potatoes, drain and with the back of a heavy serving spoon, give a smash or a pop. Sounds crazy, but that what I do, only being careful to just smash the top not the whole potato. Put potatoes into the butter and shallots and give a good stir with plenty of salt and pepper. Season with Herbs de Provence.
sippitysup says
January 27, 2014 at 1:46 pmI made a version of this last night. I added a handful of dill and dubbed them Russian potatoes! GREG
Angela Roberts says
January 30, 2014 at 9:30 pmI love the addition of the dill. Next time.
TMVA says
January 25, 2014 at 9:22 pmPerfect! Love the butter knife. Funny, saw the fingerling potatoes in the refrigerator today and thought…hmm, what should I do with these potatoes, now I know!
Angela Roberts says
January 26, 2014 at 12:14 pmOh, I hope you love them. Throw some parsley if you have that too.
Teresa, foodonfifth says
January 25, 2014 at 8:24 pmAngela these look fabulous. Any potato is my friend and yours look especially inviting. Potatoes, butter and such a cute knife. Stay warm.
Angela Roberts says
January 26, 2014 at 12:14 pmThanks Teresa, I’m in California so it’s warm.
Lizzy (Good Things) says
January 24, 2014 at 7:44 pmAngela, this is just beautiful… saving for the winter… and have pinned!
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
January 24, 2014 at 7:17 pm“Romantic potatoes” – I love that! And what a great butter knife. Beautiful as always, Angela!
Angela Roberts says
January 26, 2014 at 12:13 pmAww. Anna Thank you. I made these for my mom when she was sick hoping they would cheer her up. She ate them all!