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Creamy Garlic Shrimp over Mashed Potatoes: Elevate Your Dinner!

A delicious and creamy dish featuring succulent shrimp in a garlic sauce served over smooth mashed potatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

  1. Begin by preparing the mashed potatoes. In a large pot, add the cubed potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  2. Add the milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and 2 tablespoons of butter to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. To serve, place a generous scoop of mashed potatoes on each plate and top with the creamy garlic shrimp. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic shrimp while cooking.
  • Substitute cauliflower for potatoes for a lower-carb version of the mashed base.

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