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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes for a Cozy Night In

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food that marries elegance with ease.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika feel free to use smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter or plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 1 cup heavy cream substitute with coconut cream or half-and-half for lighter options
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth gluten-free version if needed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1 pinch nutmeg to enhance flavor
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes or red potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or almond milk for dairy-free

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • potato masher

Method
 

Prepare Potatoes
  1. Peel and cube the potatoes, place them in a pot of salted water, and boil for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender.
Sear Shrimp
  1. Pat the shrimp dry, season with paprika and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet, then sear shrimp for 2 minutes on each side until pink.
Make Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in cream and broth, simmer, then stir in Parmesan until melted.
Mash Potatoes
  1. Add butter and cream to drained potatoes and mash until smooth.
Combine
  1. Return shrimp to sauce, simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Serve
  1. Serve the shrimp and sauce over the mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust seasoning before serving and feel free to make substitutions based on dietary needs.

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