Shrimp with Scallions and Crispy Potatoes
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Everyday Food, November 2008
- Prep Time 10 minutes
- Total Time 30 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 baking potatoes (about 1 pound total), scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
- 1 pound large peeled and deveined frozen shrimp, thawed
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Directions
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In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add potatoes, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 12 to 14 minutes. Add scallion whites, and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate (reserve skillet).
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Add remaining teaspoon oil, shrimp, and curry powder to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Return potatoes and scallion whites to skillet, and toss with shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with scallion greens.
This was a quick and easy recipe. The whole family loved it!
I used red potatoes, what I had on hand, then also 2 cloves garlic, 1 diced zucchini, 2 quarter button mushrooms and 1/2 roasted hatch pepper. This was a great idea to start with, and no curry on hand so I just used a fajita seasoning mix.
I ended up using half as much curry powder as this recipe calls for and I'm glad I did. I think 2 tsp would have been too strong.
you might try red pepper flakes or chilli powder
My family does not like curry, any other spice suggestions for this dish?