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Garlic Shrimp with Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Shrimp with Mashed Potatoes
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Garlic Shrimp with Mashed Potatoes is a quick and comforting dish combining tender, garlicky shrimp cooked in a buttery sauce with creamy, fluffy mashed russet potatoes. Ready in under 30 minutes, it features simple pantry ingredients and delivers rich flavors and satisfying textures perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Sauce

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 garlic cloves, freshly minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream, warmed
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and cut the russet potatoes into even chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well and return them to the pot.
  2. Mash the Potatoes: Add warm milk or cream, butter, salt, and pepper to the cooked potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy, adjusting the amount of liquid as needed to reach your preferred consistency. Set aside and keep warm.
  3. Cook the Garlic Shrimp: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the freshly minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  4. Finish with Lemon and Parsley: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked shrimp and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Stir gently to combine and let the flavors meld.
  5. Plate and Serve: Serve the garlic shrimp hot over a generous bed of mashed potatoes. Spoon some of the garlicky butter sauce from the skillet over the top for extra flavor and garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature potatoes to better absorb butter and milk, creating creamier mashed potatoes.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture; shrimp cook quickly.
  • Always use freshly minced garlic for the brightest and most aromatic flavor.
  • Season in layers: salt the potato water and season the shrimp while cooking for balanced flavors throughout the dish.
  • Let the mashed potatoes rest covered for a few minutes after mashing to thicken before serving.

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Keywords: garlic shrimp, mashed potatoes, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal, garlic butter shrimp, creamy mashed potatoes, gluten free

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