Description
Garlic shrimp over mashed potatoes is a delightful dish that combines the savory flavors of sautéed shrimp and garlic with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. This comforting meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, ready in under 30 minutes. With fresh ingredients and simple preparation, you’ll create a beautiful dish that’s sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp if necessary, mince the garlic, and chop the parsley.
- Make the mashed potatoes: Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter until creamy.
- Sauté garlic and shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add shrimp. Cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add flavor: Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp mixture; season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.
- Plate: Serve mashed potatoes topped with the shrimp mixture and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg