Creamy Garlic Shrimp Mashed (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender paprika-seasoned shrimp atop buttery mashed potatoes, draped in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
# Ingredients:
→ Shrimp
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Creamy Garlic Sauce
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
→ Mashed Potatoes
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2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
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½ cup warm milk
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¼ cup butter
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Salt, to taste
# Steps:
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Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Mash with butter and warm milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt. Cover to keep warm.
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Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add heavy cream and bring to gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard if using. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates. Top with shrimp and pour creamy garlic sauce over. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately while warm.
# Notes & Tips:
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Warming the milk before mashing keeps potatoes smooth and fluffy rather than gluey.