Description
This creamy garlic shrimp over mashed potatoes is a weeknight dinner that feels luxurious. Tender shrimp in a glossy garlic cream sauce is spooned over buttery mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the shrimp in a single layer for about 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.
- Remove shrimp to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, add butter and minced garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, season with salt and pepper, and return shrimp to warm through.
- Serve shrimp over spooned warm mashed potatoes, drizzling with the creamy sauce.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but expect a thinner sauce. Tails-on shrimp add flavor and presentation, while tails-off are easier to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American