Description
Indulge in a delightful meal of Garlic Butter Shrimp served over creamy Mashed Potatoes. This comforting dish is bursting with flavor and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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For Garlic Butter Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for potatoes)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt (for potatoes)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Making Mashed Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the potato chunks. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and return potatoes to the pot. Add milk, butter, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning as needed. Cover to keep warm.
- Preparing Garlic Butter Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with paprika, salt, and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Stir in lemon juice.
- Serving: Divide mashed potatoes among plates, top with garlic butter shrimp, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamier mash.
- For extra flavor, add Parmesan cheese to the mashed potatoes.
- If desired, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the shrimp for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (shrimp with mashed potatoes)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 235 mg
