Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp & Veggie Mash Bowl is a rich and comforting dish featuring juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, served over creamy mashed potatoes with a side of sweet green peas. Balanced with lemon zest and fresh herbs, this meal is both elegant and satisfying—perfect for a cozy dinner or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Butter Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups mashed potatoes (from 1 1/2 lbs potatoes)
- 1/2 cup milk or cream (warmed)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Veggies:
- 1 cup green peas
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes. Boil in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 mins).
- Drain and mash with butter, adding warm milk gradually. Season and keep warm.
- Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet. Cook shrimp 2–3 mins per side until pink.
- Add garlic and remaining butter in the last minute. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Steam or sauté peas with a bit of butter and a pinch of salt.
- Assemble bowls with mashed potatoes, shrimp, and peas. Drizzle pan sauce over top.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes