Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes
A warm and creamy dish that combines succulent shrimp with buttery mashed potatoes and a rich garlic cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Mashed Potatoes: 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, freshly grated
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Fresh thyme: 2 teaspoons, leaves stripped from the stem
- Butter: 4 tablespoons, room temperature
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp, sprinkling them with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp and set them aside.
- In a pot of boiling salted water, add the cubed potatoes. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and return them to the pot, then mash with the remaining butter, season with salt, and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and gently stir until simmering. Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and silky.
- Stir in the fresh thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. If it seems too thick, add a splash more cream.
- To serve, place a generous scoop of mashed potatoes on the plate, top with the shrimp, and drizzle the creamy sauce over the top.
Notes
Use large or jumbo-sized shrimp for a more satisfying bite. Ensure potatoes are fork-tender for the fluffiest mash.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
