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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes

A rich and creamy dish that pairs succulent shrimp with buttery mashed potatoes, creating the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed Maris Piper is preferred for mashing
  • to taste Salt Use sea salt for better flavor
  • 3 tbsp butter For richness
  • 1 cup heavy cream Or more, depending on consistency preference
For the Garlic Shrimp
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh is best, but frozen works too
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced Increase to 7 for a stronger flavor
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tsp paprika Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil For cooking shrimp
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation of Mashed Potatoes
  1. Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes, return them to the pot, and add butter, salt, and a splash of cream.
  3. Mash until creamy, adjusting cream as needed.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. Melt butter or oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip.
  3. Once shrimp are nearly cooked, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Making the Sauce
  1. Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the pan, stir, and let simmer on low for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Serving
  1. Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with the shrimp and sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with a mix of low-fat milk and Greek yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
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