Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes is a luxurious comfort food classic that combines succulent shrimp in a rich garlic cream sauce served over smooth mashed potatoes.
Author:Jessica
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:Serves 4
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the cubed potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
In the pot with the drained potatoes, add 2 tablespoons of butter, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside and keep warm.
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.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the chopped parsley.
Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over a generous scoop of mashed potatoes. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic shrimp while cooking.
Substitute cauliflower mash for mashed potatoes for a lower-carb option while maintaining creaminess.