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A close-up of a white plate featuring tender shrimp coated in a creamy garlic sauce, garnished with fresh parsley, served over smooth, buttery mashed potatoes with a golden-brown crust on the potatoes' edges, styled with a sprig of parsley on top and a side of lemon wedges, all presented on a rustic wooden table with a drizzle of sauce for an inviting look.

Creamy Garlic Shrimp on Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

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A rich and creamy garlic shrimp dish served over velvety mashed potatoes, combining tender seafood with bold flavors for a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked mashed potatoes
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add butter and heavy cream, simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat with the sauce, and cook for another minute.
  7. Serve shrimp over warm mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 210 mg