Creamy Garlic Shrimp Potatoes (Print Format)

Shrimp in creamy garlic sauce paired with fluffy mashed potatoes, topped with fresh thyme and Parmesan.

# Ingredients:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Sauce

06 - 2 tbsp butter
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
11 - Fresh thyme for garnish

→ Potatoes

12 - 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
13 - 1/2 cup warm milk
14 - 1/4 cup butter
15 - Salt to taste

# Steps:

01 - Boil the cubed potatoes for 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter and warm milk until smooth, then season with salt and cover to keep warm.
02 - Toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink, then set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard (if using), season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
04 - Spoon the mashed potatoes onto plates, top with shrimp, pour the sauce over everything, and garnish with fresh thyme.