Shrimp with Scallions and Crispy Potatoes

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Shrimp with Scallions and Crispy Potatoes
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

One skillet dinners for the win! This slightly spicy curried shrimp bake is ready to hit the table in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 2 baking potatoes (about 1 pound total), scrubbed and cut into ½-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.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, November 2008
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