Description
This creamy garlic shrimp over mashed potatoes is a dish that sings with flavor and comfort, perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir, letting it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer for a few extra minutes. Consider replacing heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 170mg