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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Portuguese Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes

    Published: Mar 22, 2020 · Modified: May 8, 2022 by Neriz

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    Perfect side dish for grilled meat or fish!  You can never go wrong with Portuguese Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes.  No mixing or measuring is required.  Oh, and no mushy potatoes either!

    An overhead shot of a skillet with salt crusted baked potatoes.

    This dish is another favorite from our Lisbon trip.  

    We’ve had it with grilled meat, grilled seafood, and bacalao — and they never disappoint.  

    Do not think that the potatoes would be salty.  

    Nope.  The salt only gives it a hint of saltiness.  Just enough to make the natural flavor of the potatoes shine. 

    Simply delicious!

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    Ingredients

    An overhead shot of the ingredients that you need to make Salt-Crusted Potatoes.
    • Potatoes – new potatoes or baby potatoes are great for making these salt crusted potatoes.

    It’s also better to keep their skin on, so make sure you rinse them properly.

    • Salt – sea salt is excellent for this salt crusted potatoes recipe. 

    Unfortunately, iodized salt does not work because of its texture.

    • Parsley – fresh parsley is only for garnish, so it’s optional.
    A closer shot of a pan of Portuguese salt crusted potatoes straight out of the oven.

    Preparation

    Start preparing your salted baked potatoes by preheating the oven to 200°C (375°F).

    Spread half of the salt into the pan using a cast-iron skillet or a medium-sized roasting pan.  

    Use your hands to even out the top (photo 1).

    First step in preparing Portuguese salt crusted baked potatoes, placing the salt in the pan.

    Place the potatoes on top of the salt.

    Add the remaining salt on top of the potatoes.  

    Try to even out the distribution of the salt (photo 2).

    Second step in prepaing salt crusted baked potatoes, adding more salt with the potatoes.

    Place the skillet or roasting pan in the oven for forty-five to fifty minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked.

    Set aside to cool the potatoes a bit.

    Once they are cool enough to handle, remove your salt crusted potatoes from the pan and serve.

    An overhead shot of a bowl of salt crusted baked potatoes with some fresh parsley next to it.

    Helpful tips

    • Make sure you even out the salt before and after adding the potatoes.  
    • Try to use potatoes of identical sizes.  It helps cook the salt crusted potatoes at the same time.
    • Keep the skin on the potatoes; just don’t forget to wash (or brush) them properly.
    A closer shot of a bowl of freshly baked salted potatoes, with some fresh parsley.

    FAQs

    What can I serve with these salt crusted potatoes?

    This is such an all-around side dish.

    It’s perfect with rich, flavorful meat like grilled ribs or steak and is also excellent with simple fried dishes like mixed fried seafood — the salt crusted baked potatoes will never overpower these mains.

    Can I reuse the salt?

    Do not throw the salt after cooking.  You can reuse it, just not for seasoning any dish or food.

    See how easy it is?  Give these baked potatoes with sea salt crust this weekend!

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    An overhead shot of a skillet with salt crusted baked potatoes.

    Portuguese Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes

    Looking for a potato side dish that does not require any preparation? Then Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes from Portugal is what you need! Excellent with grilled fish or meat, no-fuss and no mushy potatoes!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: portuguese
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 96kcal
    Author: Neriz

    Equipment

    • Pyrex Measuring Cups
    • Rubber Spatula
    • Cast Iron Skillet (10.25 inch)

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound potatoes (500 grams)
    • 2 cups sea salt
    • parsley, for garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 200°C (375°F).
    • Add half of the sea salt into a medium-sized cast-iron skillet or roasting tray.  Use your hands to even out the salt.
    • Place the potatoes on top of the salt.
    • Add the remaining salt on top of the potatoes.  Try to do this evenly.  There is no need to cover an entire potato with salt.
    • Place the skillet or tray into the oven for 45 to 50 mins, or until the potatoes are cooked.
    • Take the skillet or tray out of the oven.  Set aside to let the potatoes cool.
    • Transfer the potatoes into a plate and serve. 

    Notes

    • Cook’s Tip #1:  Baby potatoes (also called new potatoes) are the best kind to use for this dish.
    • Cook’s Tip #2:  Try to keep the potatoes in equal sizes to help in cooking them at the same time.
    • Cook’s Tip #3:  Do not remove the skin, so make sure you rinse them properly.
    • Cook’s Tip #4:  Iodized salt will not work for this salt crusted potatoes recipe because of its texture.
    • Cook’s Tip #5:  Do not throw the salt after using them.  Instead, store them in a dry place and reuse them — but absolutely NOT for seasoning.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 56594mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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