Spicy Ranch Shrimp, Smashed Potatoes Bed & Veggie N

Name: Spicy Ranch Shrimp, Smashed Potatoes Bed & Veggie Nest #RSC
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs small shrimp, peeled; 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning; ½ cup ranch dressing; ½ cup catsup; ¼ cup creole mustard; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1 -2 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon dill; 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon shallot, chopped fine; 1 (4 ounce) box hash browns; ½ cup zucchini, shredded; ½ cup carrot, shredded; 1 dash salt and pepper; ¼ cup canola oil; cooking spray; 1 cup red potatoes, Boiled and mashed; ¼ cup ranch dressing; ½ cup whipping cream; 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon garlic salt

Servings: persons

2 lbs small shrimp, peeled
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
½ cup ranch dressing
½ cup catsup
¼ cup creole mustard
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 -2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon dill
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped fine
1 (4 ounce) box hash browns
½ cup zucchini, shredded
½ cup carrot, shredded
1 dash salt and pepper
¼ cup canola oil
cooking spray
1 cup red potatoes, Boiled and mashed
¼ cup ranch dressing
½ cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
½ teaspoon garlic salt

1
First you will need to boil shrimp in boiling water with the Cajun seasoning.
2
You only want to boil them for a few minutes until they are pink.
3
Remove to a colander and rinse with cold water.
4
Set aside.
5
Next mix all the sassy sauce ingredients together; using your judgment as to how spicy you want to be.
6
Mix in shrimp and place in refrigerator to chill.
7
Next, put hot water in hash browns as directed.
8
Grate zucchini and carrot in bowl together.
9
Drain has brown potatoes and add to bowl.
10
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and then toss all with oil.
11
Spray a 12 hole muffin tin with cooking spray.
12
Place a scoop of potatoes in each tin and make a hollow with back of spoon so that you have a small nest of potatoes.
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Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 25 minutes or until browned.
14
While nests are baking, boil red potatoes, drain and mash, Next add Ranch dressing, cream, garlic and chives.
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Stir together until well combined and fairly creamy.
16
A few lumps are OK.
17
When nests are done, lift them out of tin and place on platter.
18
Put mashed potatoes in a pastry bag or plastic storage bag and cut off tip of it.
19
I then place a small swirl of mashed potatoes in nests and then place a helping of the shrimp on top.
20
These really are best served while the potatoes are warm but they are pretty good cold too!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs small shrimp, peeled, 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, ½ cup ranch dressing, ½ cup catsup, and more.

Yes, Spicy Ranch Shrimp, Smashed Potatoes Bed & Veggie Nest #RSC 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Ranch Shrimp, Smashed Potatoes Bed & Veggie Nest #RSC

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