Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Sautéed Veggies & Creamy Mashed Potatoes is a dish that brings flavor and comfort to your dining table. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by vibrant sautéed vegetables and velvety mashed potatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal is not only delicious but also visually appealing. The balance of protein and colorful veggies makes it a wholesome choice that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium potatoes
- 10–12 medium shrimp
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 12-15 minutes). Drain, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Cook the vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté broccoli florets and diced peppers seasoned with salt and pepper for 4-5 minutes until tender yet vibrant.
- Cook the shrimp: In another skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink.
- Assemble the plate: Serve mashed potatoes on one side of each plate, arranging shrimp and sautéed vegetables on the other side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg