Description
A comforting dish of creamy garlic shrimp served over buttery mashed potatoes, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Sauté the shrimp: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Create the creamy sauce: Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, letting it simmer until slightly thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.
- Serve it up: Spoon the shrimp over the mashed potatoes and garnish with extra herbs or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan when sautéing shrimp to ensure a proper sear. Adjust seasoning and flavors according to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: garlic shrimp, mashed potatoes, creamy shrimp, Southern cuisine, family recipe