Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create this delightful dish:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
If you’re out of chicken broth, vegetable broth works as a great substitute. For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking with these simple steps:
- Start by boiling the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add milk, butter, and Parmesan to the potatoes and mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside, keeping warm.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and let the sauce thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the paprika, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, coating them in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to ensure everything is well combined.
- Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.
- Serve the shrimp and garlic sauce over the mashed potatoes, garnishing with extra parsley if desired.
This recipe reminds me of the times I spent helping my grandmother in the kitchen, where a pinch of love was always the secret ingredient.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International