Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes for Cozy Dinners
A comforting dish perfect for cozy dinners, featuring creamy garlic shrimp served over buttery mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Serve the creamy garlic shrimp over the mashed potatoes and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Cozy Dinners