Creamy Spinach Artichoke Potato Cakes with Savory Shrimp Scampi
Get ready for a delicious culinary adventure with our Creamy Spinach Artichoke Potato Cakes, perfectly complemented by a flavorful Shrimp Scampi. Inspired by a pantry discovery, this dish brings together the creamy goodness of goat cheese and the vibrant tastes of fresh vegetables, all encased in crispy potato cakes. As if that weren't enough, the accompanying succulent shrimp adds a touch of elegance and a delightful pop of flavor, creating a dish that's perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet experience at home. Dive into this recipe for an unforgettable meal that balances comfort food and gourmet flair!
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
24 ounces (Ready to use)
Marinated artichokes
6 ounces (Drained and chopped)
Fresh spinach
2 cups (Chopped)
Red bell pepper
1/2 cup (Diced)
Yellow onion
1/4 cup (Diced)
Plum tomato
1 (Diced)
Fresh basil
1/4 cup (Chopped (reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish))
Goat cheese
1/2 cup (Crumbled)
Eggs
2 (Beaten)
All-purpose flour
2/3 cup (Ready to use)
Garlic cloves
2 tablespoons (Minced)
Unsalted butter
4 tablespoons (Melted)
Raw shrimp
1 pound (Cleaned and tails removed)
Bacon
1/2 pound (Diced)
Salt
3 teaspoons (To taste)
Fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons (To taste)
Instructions
1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon, stirring frequently, until crispy and browned, approximately 5-6 minutes. Add the yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until onions are translucent. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and onion mixture from the skillet and set it aside on a plate. Leave the bacon fat in the skillet for frying the potato cakes.
2
In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the drained artichoke hearts, chopped spinach, red bell pepper, reserved bacon and onion mixture, crumbled goat cheese, beaten eggs, all-purpose flour, and the package of Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes. Gently fold the mixture until well blended.
3
Using the skillet with the reserved bacon fat, heat over medium-low heat. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the potato mixture onto the skillet, flattening each portion gently with the back of a spatula to form a cake. Cook each cake for approximately 2 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining mixture, ensuring to season each cake with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. This recipe yields about 8 delicious potato cakes.
4
In a small bowl, combine the diced plum tomato and the reserved fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside as a fresh garnish.
5
In a separate medium skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the remaining minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cleaned shrimp into the skillet, cooking and stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
6
When ready to serve, plate two potato cakes alongside a generous portion of the shrimp scampi. Garnish with the fresh tomato and basil mixture for an added burst of flavor. Enjoy your delectable meal!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary base for the potato cakes?
The primary base for the cakes is a 24-ounce package of Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes.
How much bacon is needed for this recipe?
This recipe requires 1/2 pound of diced bacon.
What vegetables are included in the potato cake mixture?
The potato cakes include marinated artichokes, fresh spinach, red bell pepper, and yellow onion.
What kind of cheese is used in the potato cakes?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of crumbled goat cheese.
How many eggs are used as a binder?
Two beaten eggs are used to help bind the potato cake mixture together.
What is the purpose of the all-purpose flour?
The 2/3 cup of all-purpose flour helps provide structure and consistency to the potato cakes.
How do I cook the bacon for this recipe?
Cook the diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until it is crispy and browned.
Should I drain the bacon fat?
No, you should leave the bacon fat in the skillet to use for frying the potato cakes.
How are the marinated artichokes prepared?
Use 6 ounces of marinated artichokes that have been drained and chopped.
How much fresh spinach is required?
You will need 2 cups of chopped fresh spinach.
How long do I cook each side of the potato cakes?
Each cake should be cooked for approximately 2 minutes per side until they are golden brown.
How many potato cakes does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 8 delicious potato cakes.
What size should the potato cake portions be?
Spoon about 1/2 cup of the potato mixture onto the skillet for each cake.
What is the garnish made of?
The garnish is a mixture of one diced plum tomato and reserved fresh basil, seasoned with salt and pepper.
How much shrimp is required for the scampi?
The recipe calls for 1 pound of raw shrimp that has been cleaned with tails removed.
What type of butter is used for the shrimp?
The recipe uses 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter to cook the shrimp.
How long does it take to cook the shrimp?
The shrimp should be cooked and stirred frequently for about 6-8 minutes until they turn pink.
What kind of onion is used in this dish?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of diced yellow onion.
Is the garlic shared between the cakes and the shrimp?
Yes, a portion of the 2 tablespoons of minced garlic is sautéed with onions for the cakes, and the remaining is used for the shrimp.
How much fresh basil do I need?
You need 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil, reserving 2 tablespoons specifically for the garnish.
What heat setting should be used for the potato cakes?
The potato cakes should be cooked over medium-low heat.
Should the potato cakes be flattened?
Yes, gently flatten each portion with the back of a spatula once placed in the skillet to form a cake.
What is the total count of ingredients in this recipe?
There are 16 ingredients required for this recipe.
How much salt and pepper is recommended?
The recipe suggests 3 teaspoons of salt and 2 teaspoons of fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Can I use pre-cooked potatoes?
This recipe specifically uses refrigerated prepared mashed potatoes like Simply Potatoes for convenience.
When do I add the garlic to the potato mixture?
The garlic is first sautéed with the onions and bacon before being mixed into the potato base.
How should the dish be plated?
Serve two potato cakes per plate alongside a generous portion of shrimp scampi and the fresh tomato garnish.
What type of tomato is used?
The recipe calls for one diced plum tomato.
What are the tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include potato cakes, shrimp scampi, spinach, artichokes, comfort food, gourmet, and easy recipe.
What is the inspiration behind this dish?
The dish was inspired by a pantry discovery and aims to balance comfort food with gourmet flair.