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Fish Fillet with Shrimp & Mashed Potatoes

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Fish Fillet with Shrimp & Mashed Potatoes is a refined seafood dish featuring tender white fish, buttery shrimp, and creamy mashed potatoes, finished with a savory pan sauce and herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 2 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or sea bass)
  • 8–10 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika or smoked chili (optional)
  • Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives) for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until fork tender (about 15 minutes). Drain, then mash with 2 tablespoons butter, cream, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Season fish fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear fish fillets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and add minced garlic. Sauté briefly, then add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, until pink and firm.
  5. To serve, plate mashed potatoes, top with a fish fillet, and arrange shrimp on top.
  6. Drizzle with pan juices or an optional lemon butter sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use a fish spatula to prevent the fillet from breaking apart.
  • Don’t overcook shrimp—they cook quickly and become rubbery if overdone.
  • Mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated gently.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness before serving.
  • For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine after cooking the shrimp.

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