Description
A delicious recipe for creamy garlic shrimp served over fluffy mashed potatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter (for mashed potatoes)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them with milk and butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season the shrimp mixture with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
- Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over the mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include a splash of lemon juice in the shrimp mixture.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the garlic amount according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg