Crushed Potatoes with Oyster Bar Butter
Crushed Potatoes with Oyster Bar Butter is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Mix butter, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl with a rubber spatula until smooth.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMix butter, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl with a rubber spatula until smooth.
Gently mix in parsley, chives, dill, and tarragon; season with salt and pepper.
Place potatoes and bay leaf in a large pot and pour in cold water to cover by 2"; season generously with salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15–20 minutes.
Drain, discard bay leaf, and let potatoes cool slightly.
Using the flat side of a chef’s knife or the heel of your hand, smash potatoes lightly to flatten.
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Add half of potatoes and cook in a single layer, turning once, until brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
Transfer potatoes to bowl with herb butter.
Wipe out skillet, repeat process with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and remaining potatoes.
Toss potatoes in butter until they are all well coated (the warm potatoes should melt the butter).
Herb butter can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill.
Potatoes can be boiled and smashed 1 day ahead; let cool, then cover and chill.
Pat dry before frying.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.