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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Recipe – Easy Mashed Potatoes Dinner for Seafood Lovers

  • Author: Olivia Grace
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This comforting seafood dinner features juicy shrimp tossed in a rich, garlicky cream sauce served over fluffy mashed potatoes. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for both weeknights and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 5 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for boiling potatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus 1/2 teaspoon for potatoes
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for potatoes)

Instructions

  1. Place peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Boil for 15-18 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Drain potatoes in a colander. Return to the pot and let steam dry for 2 minutes.
  4. Add butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add shrimp in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  8. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet.
  9. Add minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
  10. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir, scraping up any brown bits from the pan.
  11. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  12. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
  13. Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat in sauce. Simmer for 1 minute.
  14. Squeeze in lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  15. Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates or a serving platter.
  16. Top with creamy garlic shrimp and plenty of sauce.
  17. Garnish with extra parsley and more parmesan if desired.

Notes

For extra creamy mashed potatoes, use Yukon Gold and mash while hot. Don’t overcook shrimp—remove as soon as they turn pink. Warm plates before serving to keep food hot. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and vegan butter. Mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated; shrimp are best cooked fresh.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup mashed potatoes and 1/4 pound shrimp with sauce)
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 26
  • Saturated Fat: 14
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 27

Keywords: creamy garlic shrimp, mashed potatoes, seafood dinner, comfort food, easy shrimp recipe, weeknight dinner, gluten-free, restaurant-style, shrimp and potatoes, garlic cream sauce

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