Crispy Greek Lemon Smashed Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

medium-sized potatoes ((Yukon Gold or Carisma))

3 tbsp

melted butter ((or 2 tablespoons olive oil))

2 tbsp

lemon juice ((juice of half a lemon))

4 cloves

garlic (, crushed*)

2 tsp

dried oregano (, divided)

Salt and pepper (, to taste)

light spray of olive oil

1/2 tsp

semolina ((optional -- for crispy potatoes))