The Tastery Recipes: Garlic Butter Langostino Potato Salad
Special to the Baltimore TimesGive classic potato salad a flavorful upgrade with roasted baby potatoes, buttery garlic langostinos, and a creamy truffle dill dressing. This make-ahead dish is perfect for cookouts, dinner parties, and late-summer entertaining.
Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Roasted Potatoes
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2 pounds baby potatoes, halved if large
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon Goya All-Purpose Seasoning (Perfect Seasoning)
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½ teaspoon smoked sea salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Garlic Butter Langostinos
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12 ounces cooked langostino tails, thawed and patted dry
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon Goya All-Purpose Seasoning (Perfect Seasoning)
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Pinch of smoked sea salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Truffle Dill Dressing
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¾ cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons truffle mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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¼ cup finely diced red onion
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
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½ teaspoon Goya All-Purpose Seasoning (Perfect Seasoning)
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¼ teaspoon smoked sea salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For Garnish
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Fresh dill sprigs
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Lemon zest
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Freshly cracked black pepper
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Flaky smoked sea salt (optional)
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Lemon wedges (optional)
Directions
Roast the Potatoes
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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Toss the potatoes with olive oil, Goya All-Purpose Seasoning, smoked sea salt, and black pepper.
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Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
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Roast for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and fork tender.
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Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool completely.
Prepare the Langostinos
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Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add the langostinos and season with Goya All-Purpose Seasoning, smoked sea salt, and black pepper.
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Cook for 2–3 minutes, gently tossing until heated through. Do not overcook.
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Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
Make the Dressing
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Whisk together the mayonnaise, truffle mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, diced red onion, dill, Goya All-Purpose Seasoning, smoked sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
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Allow the dressing to rest for 10 minutes before assembling the salad.
Assemble the Salad
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Fold the cooled roasted potatoes into the dressing until evenly coated.
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Gently fold in two-thirds of the garlic butter langostinos, reserving the remaining portion for garnish.
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Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional lemon juice, seasoning, salt, or pepper if needed.
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Transfer to a serving bowl or platter.
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Top with the reserved langostinos and garnish with fresh dill, lemon zest, freshly cracked black pepper, and flaky smoked sea salt, if desired.
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Chef's Notes
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Roasting the potatoes creates crispy edges with creamy centers.
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Cooling the potatoes before adding the dressing keeps it rich and smooth.
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Letting the dressing rest softens the red onion and allows the flavors to meld.
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Reserve a portion of the langostinos for an elegant presentation.
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This salad can be prepared a day in advance. Add the garnish just before serving for the freshest appearance.