Description

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food — tender shrimp coated in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, served over buttery mashed potatoes. It’s elegant yet easy, bringing restaurant-quality flavor to your table in under 45 minutes. Perfect for cozy nights or special dinners alike.

Ingredients

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For the Shrimp:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish

For the Mashed Potatoes:

2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup warm milk
¼ cup butter
Salt, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain well, then mash with butter and warm milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt, cover, and keep warm.
Cook the Shrimp:
Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard, whisking until smooth and thickened (about 3–5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the Dish:
Spoon mashed potatoes onto each plate, top with shrimp, and drizzle generously with the garlic cream sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t overcook shrimp — they turn rubbery quickly once fully opaque.

Use fresh garlic for best flavor; it elevates the cream sauce beautifully.

Add extra Parmesan for richness or a touch of lemon juice for brightness.

Make it lighter with half-and-half or coconut milk instead of heavy cream.

The dish also works well served over pasta or rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-Seared and Simmered
Cuisine: American