Shrimp Mashed Potatoes Recipe

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 4
• Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories 491, Total Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 16 g, Carbohydrates 44 g, Dietary Fiber 6 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 23 g, Cholesterol 206 mg, Sodium 903 mg
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Preparation: 35 minutes
• Cooking: 25 minutes

Ingredients

Potatoes:

• 2 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup half-and-half, at room temperature
• Zest of 2 small lemons
• 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
• 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Shrimp:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 12 ounces medium shrimp (about 30 per pound), peeled and deveined
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Imagine the irresistible aroma of creamy mashed potatoes infused with bright lemon zest and fresh herbsnow elevated with succulent, buttery shrimp! For the potatoes: In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, 2 tablespoons of butter, garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Pour in enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard garlic and drain well.
2. Return potatoes to the saucepan. Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter and half-and-half. Mash until smooth and velvety. Gently fold in lemon zest, chives, parsley, thyme, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Keep warm over low heatyour base is ready to shine!
3. For the shrimp: In a medium nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until opaque and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, cool slightly, and chop into 1/2-inch pieces. This step brings juicy seafood magic to your mash.
4. Stir chopped shrimp and pan juices into the potatoes for a burst of flavor in every bite. Transfer to a serving bowl and dive in immediatelypure comfort with a gourmet twist that'll have everyone reaching for seconds!