Description
Garlic shrimp over mashed potatoes is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp sautéed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. This recipe promises an unforgettable culinary experience perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. With its rich flavors and stunning presentation, it’s not just a meal; it’s a moment to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes per side).
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley before removing from heat.
- Serve the garlic shrimp over the creamy mashed potatoes and garnish with additional parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 190mg