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Garlic Shrimp Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes

A close-up of succulent garlic shrimp piled high over creamy mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.
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A quick and easy skillet shrimp recipe with garlicky butter sauce served over creamy mashed potatoes. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special date night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the milk, 2 tablespoons of butter, and Parmesan cheese. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  3. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  6. Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce has slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  8. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in the fresh parsley.
  9. Spoon the creamy mashed potatoes onto plates. Top with the garlic shrimp and sauce.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic when sautéing.
  • If you don’t have white wine, you can use chicken broth or more cream.
  • Ensure your shrimp are not overcooked to keep them tender.

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