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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes

A creamy and dreamy dish featuring succulent shrimp in a rich garlic cream sauce served over fluffy mashed potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 800
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper
Shrimp Sauce
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and mash with milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
Cooking Shrimp
  1. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, simmer until thickened.
Serving
  1. Serve shrimp over mashed potatoes, garnished with parsley.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze shrimp mixture separately from mashed potatoes. Reheat gently with a splash of cream.