Flying Angels

Elevate your dinner game with "Flying Angels," a show-stopping dish that pairs succulent bacon-wrapped shrimp with creamy Yukon gold mashed potatoes and a luxurious lemon-butter sauce. Perfectly crispy bacon encases tender, flavorful shrimp, offering a delightful contrast to the velvety potatoes infused with garlic and cream. A finishing drizzle of buttery lemon sauce ties everything together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a vibrant touch of color and flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this impressive yet approachable recipe is ideal for dinner parties or a special weeknight treat. Optimize your experience with this restaurant-quality dish that's guaranteed to impress both seafood and comfort food lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 12 pieces Bacon slices
• 4 cups Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, divided
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 12 pieces Toothpicks

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wrap each shrimp in a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick.

Step 3

Arrange the wrapped shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Bake the shrimp for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are cooked through.

Step 5

While the shrimp cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes. Boil the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water for about 15 minutes, or until fork-tender.

Step 6

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, the heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning to taste. Cover and keep warm.

Step 7

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the lemon juice and paprika to create the lemon-butter sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 8

Once the shrimp are done, discard the toothpicks and plate the dish by creating a small mound of mashed potatoes on each plate.

Step 9

Top the mashed potatoes with 3 pieces of bacon-wrapped shrimp per serving.

Step 10

Drizzle the lemon-butter sauce generously over the shrimp and mashed potatoes.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1625.5 grams (1625.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2931

Total Fat 209.60g	269%
Saturated Fat 109.20g	546%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 874mg	291%
Sodium 4918mg	214%
Total Carbohydrate 172.60g	63%
Dietary Fiber 13.90g	50%
Total Sugars 7.40g
Protein 95.80g	192%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 314mg	24%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 5118mg	109%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.7%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 23.3%