Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes You’ll Crave Daily
This Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes dish combines comfort and luxury, ready in just 35 minutes.
Equipment
- large pot
- large skillet
- Potato Masher
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 2 tablespoons Butter for sautéing
- 4 cups Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Heavy Cream for sauce
- ½ cup Chicken Broth for flavor depth
- 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Salt to season
- 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped, for garnish
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Butter for a rich texture
- ½ cup Milk room temperature
- 2 cups Potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon Salt used for boiling
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and allow excess moisture to evaporate.
- Add 4 tablespoons of butter and ½ cup of milk to the drained potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy, then set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté 1 teaspoon of minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add 4 cups of shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of chicken broth. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add ½ teaspoon of salt to the sauce, stir well, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve the mashed potatoes on plates, topped with shrimp and sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For best results, use fresh shrimp and ensure potatoes are warm when mashing to avoid lumps.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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