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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes

A comforting dish that combines succulent shrimp with creamy garlic sauce over smooth mashed potatoes, delivering gourmet flavor that's quick and easy to prepare.
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Préparation 10 minutes
Cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 30 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Plat: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 650
Ingredients Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Préparation
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients for a smoother cooking process.
  2. Chop the potatoes and garlic.
  3. Prepare your shrimp by peeling and deveining them if not already done.
Cooking the Potatoes
  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add a generous pinch of salt to the boiling water, then add the cubed potatoes.
  3. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Mashing the Potatoes
  1. Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot.
  2. Mash them up with a potato masher.
  3. Stir in the butter and milk until you achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp to the skillet.
  3. Sprinkle the shrimp with paprika and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
  4. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Slowly pour in the cream (or milk) to the skillet and stir.
  3. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and thyme, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet with the sauce, stirring to coat them well.
  2. Allow the shrimp to warm through for another minute or two, ensuring everything is heated evenly.
Plating the Dish
  1. Spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto each plate.
  2. Pile the creamy garlic shrimp over the mashed potatoes.
  3. Drizzle the leftover sauce on top for extra flavor.
Final Touch
  1. Garnish (optional) with additional thyme or freshly cracked pepper.
  2. Dig in and enjoy this comforting dish!

Notes et conservation

Keep an eye on your shrimp as they cook quickly. For smoother mashed potatoes, ensure no lumps remain after mashing.