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Lemon-Oregano Shrimp and Tiny Potatoes

By Kendra Vaculin

4.8

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A plate of LemonOregano Shrimp and Tiny Potatoes
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Rosanna Anil, Prop Styling by Paola Andrea

This short ingredient list features a handful of flavor powerhouses—namely garlic, oregano, capers, and lemon, which as a team can transform even the blandest proteins into a delightful meal. Here they dress quickly seared shrimp and boiled tiny potatoes to form an incredibly quick, weeknight-friendly meal. Look for peewee potatoes, which are 1½" in diameter or less and usually sold by the pound in a netted bag in the produce section.

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