Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp simmered in a velvety garlic sauce, served atop fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes. This luxurious comfort food is perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare yet impressive, this recipe offers a satisfying meal that balances richness with freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare mashed potatoes by boiling peeled and chopped potatoes until tender (15-20 minutes). Mash with butter, cream, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until pink (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in lemon juice and chopped parsley; combine well.
- Serve generous portions of mashed potatoes topped with creamy garlic shrimp and drizzle remaining sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg