New Potatoes With Olive Oil and Garlic

1. 12 small new potatoes (1 pound total)
2. 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
3. 1 large clove minced garlic
4. 1/4 teaspoon salt
5. 1 pinch freshly ground pepper

Peel off a 1/2-inch strip of skin around the center of each potato. Place the potatoes in a steamer set over simmering water. Cover and steam until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and reserve. Heat the oil and garlic in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the potatoes in one layer. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and roll them in the oil mixture. Season withsalt and pepper.

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