Garlic Butter Spice Shrimp With Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Dive into a flavor explosion with this 30-minute Garlic Butter Spice Shrimp recipe! Perfectly cooked shrimp in a rich, garlicky broth, served atop a fluffy bed of creamy mashed potatoes. This special edition recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser – a taste of comfort food elevated to gourmet levels. Easy to follow instructions make it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 274.7 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garlic Butter Spice Shrimp With Mashed Potatoes

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How to Make Garlic Butter Spice Shrimp With Mashed Potatoes

  1. Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions. Keep warm.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add 4 minced cloves of garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth. Stir in 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 2 more minced cloves of garlic. Add 4 tablespoons of butter.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 1 pound of shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until pink and opaque. Do not overcook!
  6. Spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes into a large soup bowl, creating a mound in the center.
  7. Pour the shrimp and broth mixture over the mashed potatoes.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve immediately with crusty French bread for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

108 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

30g

Carbs

3g

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