Creamy Garlic Shrimp Potatoes (Printer-Friendly)

Tender shrimp in a rich garlic cream sauce paired with buttery mashed potatoes and a fresh thyme garnish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

→ Mashed Potatoes

12 - 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (Russet or Yukon gold)
13 - ¼ cup unsalted butter
14 - ½ cup warm milk
15 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish

16 - Fresh thyme leaves

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook shrimp in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and tender. Remove and set aside.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cubed potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and return to pot.
03 - Add butter and warm milk to potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy, seasoning with salt to taste. Keep covered to retain warmth.
04 - In the skillet used for shrimp, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant without browning. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and slightly thickened. Incorporate Dijon mustard if using. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes on low heat.
05 - Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with cooked shrimp, and generously ladle garlic cream sauce over. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Warm the milk before adding to the potatoes to ensure a silky and smooth texture.
02 - Avoid overcooking shrimp; remove as soon as they turn pink to maintain tenderness.
03 - Freezing shrimp and sauce separately helps preserve texture better than freezing combined with mashed potatoes.

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