Creamy Garlic Shrimp That Transforms Dinner Tonight!
A comfort food dream loaded with creamy, buttery flavor magic, featuring shrimp in a rich garlic sauce served over mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or seafood broth)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes. Boil until fork-tender, then mash with butter, cream, and salt.
- In a skillet, melt butter and cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, then pour in cream and broth. Stir in Parmesan, paprika, and simmer until thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, coat in the sauce, and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates and pile shrimp and sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Protein: 30g