A delicious and creamy seafood dish served over smooth mashed potatoes, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
2lbspotatoes, peeled and cubed
½cupwarm milk
¼cupbutter
Shrimp
1lblarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
2tablespoonsolive oil
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoongarlic powder
Salt and pepperSalt and pepper, to taste
2tablespoonsbutter
4clovesgarlic, minced
1cupheavy cream
½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1teaspoonDijon mustard (optional)
Salt and pepperSalt and pepper, to taste
Freshleavesfresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
Boil potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes, then drain and mash with butter and warm milk until smooth. Keep warm.
Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add heavy cream, Parmesan, and Dijon if using. Season with salt and pepper, simmer until slightly thickened.
Plate mashed potatoes, top with shrimp, pour sauce over, and garnish with thyme. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or chopped parsley before serving.