Garlic Butter Shrimp with Sautéed Veggies & Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Sautéed Veggies & Creamy Mashed Potatoes is a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that combines tender shrimp, colorful vegetables, and silky mashed potatoes. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes but also offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The rich garlic butter sauce enhances the shrimp, while sautéed veggies add freshness and nutrition to the plate. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this meal is sure to impress friends and family alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium potatoes
- 10–12 medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy mashed potatoes by boiling cubed potatoes until fork-tender. Drain, mash with butter and milk until smooth, and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the broccoli florets and diced peppers in olive oil over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes until tender yet vibrant.
- In a separate skillet, melt butter with olive oil, add minced garlic for fragrance, then cook the shrimp seasoned with paprika until pink.
- Serve creamy mashed potatoes on one side of the plate topped with sautéed veggies and shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg