How to Make Garlic Shrimp with Potatoes

In your grocery store you can buy shrimp that’s already peeled and deveined, but if you want to save some money just do it yourself.

How to Peel and Devein Shrimp

They also come in different sizes as you can see here. We are going to use large shrimp for this recipe. Typically large shrimp you use 5-7 per person or 1 1/4 lbs for a serving of 4.

In addition to the shrimp the following ingredients are needed:

6 cloves of garlic, minced 

1 teaspoon dried thyme 

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 pounds of small yellow potatoes, large diced or quartered 

2 tablespoons butter 

Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 

1/2 cup green onions, chopped, optional 

2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley 

Directions: 

In a saucepan add the potatoes and cover with water, bring to boil and cook until fork tender. Check at 15 minutes, you want them tender not mushy. Drain *Tip: if you dice or quarter them evenly they should all be ready at the same time. 

In a large skillet on medium heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When heated add the shrimp, cook 6-8 minutes.  Add in the butter, when melted add in the thyme, garlic and lemon zest, stir and cook an additional minute. Add in the potatoes, stir to combine.  Remove to a serving dish. To garnish: top with the green onions, if using and sprinkle on the freshly chopped parsley.