Description
Restaurant-worthy comfort made right at home. This indulgent dish pairs juicy, paprika-spiced shrimp with rich, buttery mashed potatoes and a silky garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. It’s elegant enough for date night, simple enough for a weeknight, and always a showstopper.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Mashed Potatoes
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup warm milk
¼ cup butter
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Cream Sauce
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 (for garnish)
Instructions
Make the mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain, then mash with butter and warm milk. Season with salt to taste and set aside.
Cook the shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (1 minute). Pour in heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan and Dijon mustard (if using). Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened slightly. Season to taste.
Assemble: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, nestle shrimp on top, and drizzle generously with the garlic cream sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 30g