Description
Indulge in the luxurious comfort of Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes, a classic dish that combines succulent shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce served over fluffy mashed potatoes. This recipe is sure to impress with its rich flavors and satisfying texture.
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
- Cook the Shrimp: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with warm milk, butter, and salt until smooth.
- Serve: Spoon creamy garlic shrimp over mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the level of garlic in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- For extra richness, you can add a splash of white wine to the sauce.
- Feel free to sprinkle some chopped parsley over the dish for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Comfort Food Recipe, Shrimp Recipe
