Shrimp Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Shrimp Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium-size Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 to 1/2 cup half-and-half, at room temperature; 2 small lemons, zested; 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives; 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 12 ounces medium shrimp (about 30 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds medium-size Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 to 1/2 cup half-and-half, at room temperature
2 small lemons, zested
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
12 ounces medium shrimp (about 30 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
For the potatoes: Place the potatoes, 2 tablespoons of the butter, garlic and 1 tablespoon salt in a large saucepan.
2
Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch.
3
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4
Simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Remove the garlic cloves.
6
Drain the potatoes in a colander.
7
Place the potatoes back into the saucepan.
8
Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the half-and-half.
9
Using a hand masher, mash the potatoes until smooth.
10
Stir in the zest, chives, parsley, thyme, the remaining1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
11
Keep warm over low heat.
12
For the shrimp: In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat.
13
Add the shrimp and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
14
Cook until the shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes.
15
Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp and set aside.
16
When cool enough to handle, chop the shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces.
17
Stir the shrimp and any pan juices into the potatoes.
18
Transfer to a bowl and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds medium-size Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, 2 cloves garlic, peeled, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Mashed Potatoes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Mashed Potatoes

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