Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Red and White Potatoes

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Tender shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, served alongside crispy roasted red and white potatoes for a simple, satisfying meal. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 45 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, quartered red potatoes, quartered Yukon gold potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 cups quartered red potatoes and 2 cups quartered Yukon gold potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  2. Step 2: While potatoes roast, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
  5. Step 5: Serve the garlic butter shrimp hot alongside the roasted red and white potatoes, garnished with lemon wedges for squeezing over the dish.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Red and White Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Red and White Potatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep quartered red potatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Red and White Potatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Red and White Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Red and White Potatoes?

American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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