Description
This Grilled Potatoes recipe features tender potato slices marinated in a zesty blend of melted butter, lemon juice, and seasonings, then grilled to golden perfection. A perfect side dish for summer barbecues or a flavorful addition to any meal, these potatoes are lightly boiled to achieve al dente texture before finishing on the grill for a smoky, crispy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium red potatoes (or any potatoes of your choice)
Seasoning & Marinade
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Optional Garnish
- Minced fresh parsley
- Fresh lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat and Boil: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 350-400°F. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on your stovetop.
- Slice Potatoes: While waiting for the water to boil, slice your potatoes into ¼ inch thick rounds. A mandoline slicer works great for uniform slices, but a sharp knife will do the job as well.
- Parboil Potatoes: Add the potato slices to the boiling, salted water and cook for 5-6 minutes. They should become almost al dente but not fully cooked to prevent them falling apart during grilling.
- Dry Potatoes: Carefully remove the potatoes from the boiling water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps with better grilling.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted salted butter, lemon juice, salt, Italian seasoning, and paprika until well combined.
- Coat Potatoes: Gently toss the dried potato slices in the seasoning mixture until each slice is evenly coated with flavors.
- Grill Potatoes: Arrange the coated potato slices on the preheated grill. Grill for about 3 minutes on each side, turning carefully with tongs, until the potatoes are golden brown and fork tender.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the grilled potatoes to a serving plate, optionally garnish with minced parsley and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Parboiling the potatoes ensures they cook evenly on the grill without falling apart.
- Using a mandoline for slicing guarantees uniform thickness for consistent grilling.
- Make sure to pat potatoes dry after boiling to avoid steaming instead of grilling.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, you can add garlic powder or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Use a grill basket or foil to prevent smaller slices from falling through the grates.
- This recipe works well with other types of potatoes such as Yukon Gold or Russet.
- Serve these grilled potatoes alongside grilled meats, fish, or as a vegetarian main dish with dips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: grilled potatoes, grilled side dish, summer recipe, easy grilled potatoes, potato side, barbecue side, lemon butter potatoes
