Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes, a comforting and elegant dish that combines tender shrimp with a rich, garlicky cream sauce served atop creamy mashed potatoes.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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
- Step 1: Make the Mashed Potatoes Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter and warm milk until smooth. Season with salt and keep warm.
- Step 2: Cook the Shrimp Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until pink and cooked through.
- Step 3: Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant. Add cream, Parmesan, and Dijon. Simmer until thickened.
- Step 4: Assemble the Dish Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with shrimp, pour sauce over, and garnish with thyme.
Notes
- Warming the milk before adding to the potatoes ensures a smoother texture.
- Cook shrimp in batches for even cooking results.
- Try adding a splash of white wine or red chili flakes for extra flavor in the sauce.
- Best served warm and fresh for optimal taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 260mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Cream Sauce, Comfort Food