Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in a luxurious meal with Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes. Succulent shrimp are cooked in a flavorful garlic sauce and served atop creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup butter
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until pink and cooked through.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add cream, Parmesan, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, mash with warm milk, butter, and salt.
- Serve: Spoon creamy garlic sauce over shrimp and serve on a bed of mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Notes
- You can add other herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
Keywords: Garlic shrimp, creamy sauce, mashed potatoes, dinner recipe