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Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes: Comfort Food Bliss

Indulge in Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes, a quick and comforting dish that combines tender shrimp in a garlic sauce served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Russet Potatoes Can substitute with Yukon Gold for creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Pepper
For the Shrimp and Sauce
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Fresh or thawed.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Sauté gently to avoid bitterness.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Can use another melting cheese.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • masher

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and cube the Russet potatoes. Place in a large pot, cover with salted water, and boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with heavy cream and unsalted butter. Season with salt and pepper, keeping warm.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sauté the large shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth, scraping the browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and bubbly, then add lemon juice.
  4. Return the shrimp to the skillet, coating in the sauce while heating through for 1-2 minutes. Serve on plates with mashed potatoes topped with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with parsley and optional Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights and impressive enough for entertaining guests.

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