Potato Shrimp Skillet
Transform your weeknight dinners with this one-pan wonder, the Potato Shrimp Skillet! Bursting with flavor, this recipe combines golden, crispy potato cubes with tender, seasoned shrimp, all sautéed to perfection in a luscious blend of olive oil, butter, and fragrant garlic. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds a bright, tangy touch, while a sprinkle of paprika and parsley elevates the dish to gourmet heights. Ready in just 45 minutes, this quick and easy skillet meal is perfect for busy nights, offering a satisfying and crowd-pleasing option for seafood lovers. Ideal as a standalone meal or paired with a light salad, the Potato Shrimp Skillet is your ticket to a hearty, flavorful dinner made effortlessly simple.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces medium-sized potatoes
- 500 grams raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 piece lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Step 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Step 2
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the potato cubes. Boil for 10 minutes or until they are just tender. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the boiled potato cubes and sauté them until they are golden brown and crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
Step 6
Return the sautéed potatoes to the skillet with the shrimp. Gently stir to combine.
Step 7
Pour the lemon juice over the shrimp and potatoes and stir to ensure everything is coated.
Step 8
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot. Enjoy your potato shrimp skillet!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1245.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1673.6 |
| Total Fat 68.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1007mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2986.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 139.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.8g | |
| Protein 136.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 487.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4641.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories