Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Mashed Potatoes
Experience restaurant-quality dining at home with this 45-minute meal featuring succulent, perfectly seared shrimp bathed in a velvety garlic butter cream sauce. Served over a bed of buttery, whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, this dish is a comforting, elegant solution for busy weeknights or a relaxed weekend dinner that promises to satisfy the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
8 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup chicken or seafood broth
0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan
1 tsp smoked paprika
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
0.5 cup warm whole milk or cream
Instructions
Boil the Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes well and mash with 4 tbsp of butter and warm milk until smooth; cover to keep warm.
Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
In a large skillet, melt the remaining 4 tbsp butter over medium-high heat.
Sear the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through, then remove from the pan.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken or seafood broth and simmer for 2 minutes to deglaze the pan.
Stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan, simmering until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
Serve the shrimp and sauce immediately over a generous portion of mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure potatoes are mashed while still hot for the smoothest texture. For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or increase the broth ratio. Add extra garlic if desired for a more robust flavor profile.