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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes

garlic shrimp mashed potatoes
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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food. Juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich, garlicky cream sauce and served over buttery mashed potatoes. Quick, cozy, and absolutely irresistible!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the Mashed PotatoesBoil cubed potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain, return to pot, and mash with butter and warm milk until smooth. Season with salt and keep warm.
  2. Cook the ShrimpToss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear shrimp for 23 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
  3. Make the Creamy Garlic SauceIn the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream, stir in Parmesan and Dijon (if using), then season with salt and pepper. Simmer 35 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Assemble the DishPlate mashed potatoes, top with shrimp, pour over sauce, and garnish with fresh thyme. Serve warm.

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