Description
Indulge in a luxurious meal with Creamy Garlic Shrimp over velvety Mashed Potatoes. Succulent shrimp coated in a flavorful garlic sauce served atop creamy mashed potatoes create a dish that is both comforting and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup butter
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp: Season shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until pink and cooked through.
- Make the garlic sauce: In a separate pan, sauté garlic in butter, then add heavy cream, Parmesan, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with warm milk, butter, and salt.
- Serve: Spoon creamy garlic sauce over shrimp and serve on a bed of mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
- Adjust the garlic and Parmesan to suit your taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Creamy garlic shrimp, mashed potatoes, elegant dinner recipe, comfort food, luxurious meal