Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a comforting and flavorful meal featuring tender, juicy shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce paired with creamy, smooth Yukon gold mashed potatoes. A perfect quick and elegant dinner option that blends classic American flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until they are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Mash the Potatoes: Add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, whole milk, salt, and pepper to the pot with the drained potatoes. Mash the mixture until smooth and creamy. Cover to keep warm while you prepare the shrimp.
- Season the Shrimp: In a bowl, season the peeled and deveined shrimp with smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, ensuring each shrimp is evenly coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it. Add the seasoned shrimp, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Finish the Shrimp: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the shrimp. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley. Stir gently until the butter melts and coats the shrimp.
- Serve: Plate a generous scoop of the creamy mashed potatoes, then top with the garlic butter shrimp. Serve immediately for a delicious and comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for milk in the mashed potatoes for extra creaminess.
- For enhanced flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese to the mashed potatoes.
- Try tossing a few spinach leaves into the skillet during the last minute of cooking the shrimp for added greens and nutrition.
