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Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Potatoes

Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Potatoes for Cozy Nights

Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Potatoes combines succulent shrimp in a garlic butter sauce with creamy potatoes for a delicious weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 1.5 pounds Baby Gold or Red Potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or Seafood Stock
  • 1 medium Lemon zest and juice
For Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped, can substitute with chives
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan optional
  • 1 medium Lemon Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and halve the potatoes, toss with olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, and seasonings.
  2. Cook the Potatoes: Place seasoned potatoes in the slow cooker and add chicken broth, cooking on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 6-7 hours.
  3. Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and zest until combined.
  4. Add the Shrimp: Stir in raw shrimp and drizzle garlic butter over them, mixing gently.
  5. Finish Cooking: Cover and cook on Low for an additional 15-20 minutes, until shrimp are opaque and pink.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Stir in parsley and dill, adjust seasoning, serve with Parmesan and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp are thawed and dry before cooking. Adjust seasoning as per taste. Use a cornstarch slurry for a thicker sauce if desired.

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