Shrimp with Scallions and Crispy Potatoes

Ingredients

Serves 4.

• 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

1. 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).
2. 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.

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