Smashed Fried Lemon Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound fingerling potatoes (24 oz. bag)
• 1 tablespoon parsley fresh italian chopped
• 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves fresh chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
• 2  garlic clove peeled
• 1  juice of lemon 
• 1  lemon zest 
• 2 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• pot
• spatula

Directions

1. In a large pot of salted water place the well-scrubbed potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes and rinse with cold water. Using the palm, or the back of a large spatula, press the potatoes until slightly mashed.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
3. Add the garlic and cook until slightly brown.
4. Remove and toss.
5. Add the potatoes and cook without stirring for about 5 to 10 minutes, the bottoms need to be a nice golden brown color. Using a spatula or cooking thongs, turn and cook another 5 to 8 minutes.
6. Transfer to a plate.In a bowl mix together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, parsley, thyme, vinegar and sea salt.
7. Add the potatoes and coat them well gently.