Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes recipe combines tender, juicy shrimp in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce, served atop smooth, buttery mashed potatoes for a comforting and elegant meal perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the milk and 2 tablespoons of butter. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Keep warm while preparing the shrimp.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine with the garlic. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add Cheese and Lemon: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add the lemon juice and season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly in the creamy garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat the shrimp through.
- Serve: Spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto plates, top with the creamy garlic shrimp mixture, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic sauce.
- Swap mashed potatoes with rice or pasta for a variation.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- To save time, buy pre-peeled and deveined shrimp from your grocery store.
- This dish pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon slices.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Keywords: shrimp, creamy sauce, mashed potatoes, garlic, dinner recipe, easy recipe
