Description
Creamy garlic shrimp over mashed potatoes is a cozy, elegant dish featuring tender shrimp in a rich Parmesan cream sauce served atop buttery mashed potatoes. It’s a comforting and impressive meal made with simple ingredients in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- For the shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the mashed potatoes:
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- For garnish:
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Make the mashed potatoes: Place peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and return to the pot. Add warm milk and butter, then mash until smooth. Season with salt, cover, and keep warm.
- Cook the shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, just until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Reduce skillet heat to medium-low. Add butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan and Dijon mustard (if using). Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish the dish: Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with creamy garlic shrimp and sauce, and garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for the fluffiest mashed texture.
- Frozen shrimp can be used—thaw and dry well before cooking.
- Add chili flakes for a touch of heat.
- Dijon mustard adds depth but is optional.
- To lighten the sauce, replace half the cream with milk or half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
