Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp with Smashed Potatoes
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp with Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Smashed Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the baby red potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain well.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
While potatoes are cooking, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Once potatoes are drained, transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using the bottom of a sturdy glass or a potato masher, gently smash each potato until it's about 1/2-inch thick. Be careful not to mash them completely.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the smashed potatoes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake the smashed potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip them halfway through baking for even crispness. Once done, remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
While potatoes are baking, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the garlic butter mixture and whisk constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then the heavy cream, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Toss gently to coat. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Serve the creamy garlic Parmesan shrimp immediately alongside the crispy smashed potatoes. Garnish potatoes with additional chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp with Smashed Potatoes
For the Smashed Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the baby red potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain well.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
While potatoes are cooking, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Once potatoes are drained, transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using the bottom of a sturdy glass or a potato masher, gently smash each potato until it's about 1/2-inch thick. Be careful not to mash them completely.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the smashed potatoes.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake the smashed potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip them halfway through baking for even crispness. Once done, remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
While potatoes are baking, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the garlic butter mixture and whisk constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then the heavy cream, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Toss gently to coat. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Serve the creamy garlic Parmesan shrimp immediately alongside the crispy smashed potatoes. Garnish potatoes with additional chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min