Garlic Shrimp Mash (Printable Version)
Juicy shrimp in a garlicky cream mix served on fluffy mashed spuds with a touch of parsley and Parmesan.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Seafood
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Large peeled and cleaned shrimp, 454 g
→ Veggies
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Chunked peeled potatoes, 4 big ones
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Minced garlic, 4 cloves
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Chopped fresh parsley to sprinkle on
→ Dairy
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Spread out 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Heavy cream for sauce, 180 ml
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Heavy cream for mashed potatoes, 120 ml
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Whole milk, 60 ml
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Grated Parmesan cheese, 25 g
→ Liquids and Oils
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Olive oil, 30 ml
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Chicken broth, 120 ml
→ Seasonings
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Salt as you like
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Black pepper to taste
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
01 -
After draining the potatoes, mash them with milk, butter, and heavy cream. Add salt and pepper. Keep them warm.
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Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until a fork goes in easily. This takes about 15 minutes.
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In the skillet, melt butter and cook garlic for just a minute till it smells great. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Let it bubble gently for 3 to 4 minutes.
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Mix in the Parmesan until it's all melted and the sauce feels creamy.
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Warm olive oil in the pan on medium-high. Fry shrimp about 2 or 3 minutes each side until they turn opaque. Take them out.
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Put shrimp back in the sauce and stir gently to coat them well.
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Put the mashed potatoes on plates then load on the creamy shrimp. Sprinkle with chopped parsley for some fresh color.
# Helpful Tips:
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Change the garlic and cheese to match what you like. If you want it lighter, try half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Make sure shrimp is all cooked before eating.