Description
Garlic Shrimp Potatoes make your dinner feel like a delightful seaside escape without leaving home. Crispy potatoes and succulent shrimp come together with a zesty garlic punch that brings Mediterranean flavors right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound big shrimp
Dairy:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup warm milk
Base:
- 2 pounds potatoes
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Dice 2 pounds of potatoes into uniform chunks, then submerge in boiling water for 15 minutes until fork-tender. Verify doneness by easily piercing potato pieces.
- Drain potatoes completely, returning them to the hot pot. Mash with ¼ cup butter and ½ cup warm milk until smooth and creamy. Sprinkle in salt to your preference.
- Season 1 pound of shrimp with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat thoroughly with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high, around 375°F. Cook seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform to a light pink color.
- Remove shrimp from skillet, then reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for exactly 1 minute.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet, stirring constantly. Incorporate ½ cup Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
- Simmer sauce for 3-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly while stirring occasionally.
- Spread mashed potatoes onto serving plates. Arrange shrimp on top, then generously drizzle cream sauce over the entire dish.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and a final sprinkle of black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest mashed texture.
- Let shrimp cook quickly over high heat to prevent rubbery consistency and maintain tender bite.
- Fresh garlic cloves work better than garlic powder for deeper, more robust flavor in the sauce.
- Adjust cream sauce thickness by simmering longer for a richer consistency or adding extra Parmesan for more body.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg