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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes for Comforting Bliss

Enjoy Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes, a comforting dish perfect for weeknights and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined for the best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon paprika adds a lovely smokiness
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Red potatoes provide a buttery texture
  • 4 tablespoons butter for creamy richness
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or plant-based for dairy-free
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced fresh elevates flavor
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 cup chicken broth ensure gluten-free if required
For the Finish
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (optional) such as parsley or chives
  • 1/2 cup additional veggies (optional) like sun-dried tomatoes or spinach

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Potato masher
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and peel the potatoes, cut into cubes, cover with salted water in a pot, boil until fork-tender.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry, season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet, sear shrimp for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream and broth, whisk in Parmesan.
  5. Mash drained potatoes with butter and cream, season with salt.
  6. Return shrimp to sauce, cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Serve mashed potatoes topped with shrimp and sauce, garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For perfectly cooked shrimp, avoid overcooking. Use room temperature ingredients for the sauce.

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