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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes: Pure Comfort Bliss

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes is a delightful, quick dish that combines shrimp in a luscious garlic cream sauce with buttery mashed potatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp fresh or frozen, thawed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 cloves minced garlic fresh preferred
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream substitute with half-and-half for lighter
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth ensure gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 pinch nutmeg optional
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes or red potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter plant-based for dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or dairy-free cream
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Potato Masher

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes, then place them in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for approximately 2 minutes on each side until pink and golden brown, then set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, whisk to combine and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  6. Mash drained potatoes with butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Return the seared shrimp to the sauce and simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  8. Serve by spooning mashed potatoes onto plates, topping with shrimp and sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be made lighter or gluten-free by adjusting ingredients as needed. It's best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge or freezer as mentioned in storage tips.

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