Description
A decadent fusion of garlic-butter seared shrimp and fluffy mashed potatoes, topped with a melted Parmesan crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub potatoes, prick with a fork, and bake for 60 minutes until tender.
- Slice potatoes lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a sturdy shell.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink; remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
- Return shrimp to the pan and stir in the scooped potato flesh, lemon juice, and half the Parmesan.
- Spoon the mixture back into the potato shells and top with remaining Parmesan.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Searing
- Cuisine: American