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Creamy Garlic Shrimp over Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Shrimp over Mashed Potatoes
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Creamy Garlic Shrimp over Mashed Potatoes is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a rich garlic cream sauce, served atop smooth, buttery mashed Yukon gold potatoes. This harmonious combination offers balanced flavors and textures, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, and is a family-friendly meal loaded with protein and creamy carbs.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Sauce

  • 1 lb medium-sized fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mashed potatoes: Peel and chop the Yukon gold potatoes into chunks. Boil them in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, heavy cream or milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  2. Sauté the garlic: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté just until fragrant and golden, about 1 to 2 minutes—be careful not to let it burn to avoid bitterness.
  3. Cook the shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet with garlic butter. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  4. Make the creamy garlic sauce: Reduce heat slightly and pour heavy cream into the skillet with the remaining garlic butter. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and simmer gently until the sauce thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently in the creamy garlic sauce to coat thoroughly and heat through.
  6. Serve over mashed potatoes: Plate a generous scoop of smooth mashed potatoes, then spoon the creamy garlic shrimp and sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp whenever possible for optimal taste and texture.
  • Do not overcook shrimp; remove from heat as soon as they turn pink.
  • Use room temperature cream and butter for a smoother sauce.
  • Season mashed potatoes lightly with salt and pepper; adjust seasoning after adding the sauce.
  • For extra creaminess, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese or mascarpone into the mashed potatoes.

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Keywords: Creamy garlic shrimp, mashed potatoes, garlic cream sauce, easy dinner, seafood recipe, comfort food, weeknight meal

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