24 new potatoes, red OR white
2-3 tsp coarse sea salt, or to taste
pepper to taste
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
6 tbs unsalted butter, cut into 6 slices

put the potatoes in a lg saucepan, cover with cold water, cover, & bring to a boil over high heat. reduce the heat & simmer until the potatoes are only just fork-tender, 15-20 minutes. drain & return the potatoes to the pot. shake the pot until the moisture is completely, then salt the potatoes while you shake them around in the pot. when salt begins to adhere to the potatoes, stop; don’t overdo the salt. scatter the pepper & parsley over the potatoes & serve each portion accompanied by a pat of butter.

serves 4-6