Description
Creamy garlic shrimp over mashed potatoes delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, making weeknight dinners feel like a restaurant-quality treat. Tender shrimp swimming in a rich, garlicky sauce nestled atop smooth mashed potatoes will make your taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 2 pounds potatoes
Main Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup milk
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Scrub 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes clean and slice them into even 1-inch cubes to ensure uniform cooking.
- Place potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring water to a rolling boil over high heat for 15-18 minutes until potatoes easily break apart when pierced with a fork.
- Drain potatoes in a colander, then return them to the hot pot. Add 4 tablespoons butter and ½ cup milk. Mash thoroughly with a potato masher until smooth and creamy.
- Pat 1 pound of large shrimp completely dry with paper towels to help them brown nicely in the pan.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 45-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper over the shrimp. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn bright pink and curl slightly.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet, stirring gently. Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and coats the shrimp.
- Spread mashed potatoes across warm serving plates, creating a creamy base. Arrange shrimp and sauce over the potatoes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Toast your garlic gently to release its flavor without burning, which can make the sauce bitter.
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best texture and taste in this dish.
- Choose full-fat milk and butter for extra creamy, rich mashed potatoes that complement the shrimp perfectly.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half and use olive oil instead of butter when sautéing shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg