Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Finely chop the garlic using fresh cloves for robust flavor.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, then pour in the heavy cream and stir to thicken.
- Spoon the creamy garlic shrimp mixture over a serving of fluffy mashed potatoes and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove, adding cream if needed to loosen the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg