🧄 Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes 🍤🧀
This creamy, indulgent dish features juicy garlic shrimp served over velvety mashed potatoes, all topped with a cheesy, flavorful garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special date night, this dish is rich in flavor and surprisingly easy to make!
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 1 tsp paprika 🌶️
- 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
- Salt & pepper, to taste 🧂
For the Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter 🧈
- 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional) 🌿
- Fresh thyme, for garnish 🌿
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed 🥔
- ½ cup warm milk 🥛
- ¼ cup butter 🧈
- Salt, to taste 🧂