Creamy Garlic Shrimp: Indulgent Delight Over Mashed Potatoes
A rich and creamy garlic shrimp dish served over buttery mashed potatoes, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot until tender. Drain and mash with milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Add heavy cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over the mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic shrimp.
- Replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Shrimp Recipe