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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes

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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes is a quick, restaurant‑style weeknight dinner featuring tender pan‑seared shrimp smothered in garlic‑parmesan cream sauce, served atop buttery mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • Shrimp:
    • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp paprika (optional)
  • Cream Sauce:
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
    • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Mashed Potatoes:
    • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed (Russet or Yukon Gold)
    • ¼ cup butter
    • ½ cup milk or cream
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil Potatoes: Simmer cubed potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork‑tender.
  2. Make Mashed Potatoes: Drain potatoes and mash with butter, milk or cream, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
  3. Cook Shrimp: Heat oil in skillet over medium‑high. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook ~2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Prepare Garlic Cream Sauce: Reduce heat. Add butter to skillet, then garlic. Sauté ~30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season and brighten with lemon juice if using.
  5. Finish: Return shrimp to skillet, spoon sauce over, then serve over mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Add spinach or mushrooms before the cream sauce for extra veggies.
  • Spice it up with red pepper flakes.
  • Use mashed cauliflower or greens instead of potatoes for a low‑carb twist.
  • Swap in scallops or salmon if desired.
  • For a lighter sauce, use half‑and‑half in place of heavy cream.

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