Description
A delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp in a velvety garlic sauce served over creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for mashed potatoes
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Add milk and 2 tablespoons of butter, then mash until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper, and keep warm.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add lemon juice, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Return shrimp to skillet and coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm through.
- Serve by placing mashed potatoes on a plate, topping with the shrimp mixture and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Using fresh shrimp will enhance flavor. Adjust seasoning to your taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg