Shrimp Mashed Potatoes

Name: Shrimp Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium-size Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 to 1/2 cup half-and-half, at room temperature; 2 small lemons, zested; 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives; 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 12 ounces medium shrimp (about 30 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

14 ingredients

18 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds medium-size Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 to 1/2 cup half-and-half, at room temperature
2 small lemons, zested
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
12 ounces medium shrimp (about 30 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

For the potatoes: Place the potatoes, 2 tablespoons of the butter, garlic and 1 tablespoon salt in a large saucepan.
2

Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch.
3

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4

Simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
5

Remove the garlic cloves.
6

Drain the potatoes in a colander.
7

Place the potatoes back into the saucepan.
8

Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the half-and-half.
9

Using a hand masher, mash the potatoes until smooth.
10

Stir in the zest, chives, parsley, thyme, the remaining1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
11

Keep warm over low heat.
12

For the shrimp: In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat.
13

Add the shrimp and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
14

Cook until the shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes.
15

Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp and set aside.
16

When cool enough to handle, chop the shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces.
17

Stir the shrimp and any pan juices into the potatoes.
18

Transfer to a bowl and serve.