Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes is a comforting and elegant dish that features succulent shrimp enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce, served atop buttery mashed potatoes. This meal is perfect for cozy nights in or special occasions, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will impress family and friends. With its quick preparation time and impressive presentation, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear in a skillet with olive oil until pink (1-2 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter until fragrant. Add chicken broth, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; simmer until thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet to heat through before serving over the mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (360g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 220mg