Pan-Seared Potato Cakes with Lemon Aioli

Crispy potato cakes seared to a golden brown and served with a creamy lemon aioli, made with lemon juice, butter, and a hint of garlic, perfect for dipping.

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Spanish
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 2mediumRusset potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 2tbspsButter
  • 1wholeLemon, juiced
  • 1cloveGarlic, minced
  • 2tbspsPasta, cooked and cooled
  • 1/2tspSalt
  • 1/4tspBlack pepper

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, grate the peeled potatoes using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated potatoes.

    5m
  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Set the lemon aioli aside.

    5m
  3. 3

    Add the cooked pasta, salt, and black pepper to the grated potatoes and mix well to combine.

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  4. 4

    In a large skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Scoop heaping tablespoons of the potato mixture and flatten them into patties. Sear the potato cakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.

    10mmedium-high heat
  5. 5

    Transfer the seared potato cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve the potato cakes warm, with the lemon aioli on the side for dipping.

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