Description
Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes is a comforting yet elegant dish featuring perfectly sautéed shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce served over velvety mashed potatoes. This easy-to-make recipe is bursting with flavor, making it perfect for impressing dinner guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home. With its delightful combination of textures and tastes, this dish guarantees satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return them to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes with butter and heavy cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in an even layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
- Serve the garlic shrimp over the creamy mashed potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg