Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes! You can prep the mashed potatoes earlier in the day and reheat them with a splash of milk. Cook shrimp and sauce fresh for the best flavor.

Can I substitute half-and-half for heavy cream?

You can, but the sauce won’t be as rich. Add a little extra Parmesan to help thicken it up.

How do I store leftovers?

Store shrimp and mashed potatoes separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the shrimp.

What can I use instead of shrimp?

Chicken breast or salmon works beautifully with this sauce.

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes: Irresistible in 4 Steps

Name: Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 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 leaves, for garnish; 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed; ½ cup warm milk; ¼ cup butter; Salt, to taste

Description

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes is a cozy comfort food dinner with juicy shrimp, fluffy potatoes, and a rich garlic cream sauce—all ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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For the Shrimp

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

For the Creamy Garlic 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 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

Make the Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain, then mash with warm milk and butter until smooth. Season with salt and keep warm.
Cook the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and Dijon (if using). Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Assemble: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with shrimp, and drizzle sauce over the top. Garnish with thyme and serve hot.

Notes

Don’t overcook shrimp—they turn rubbery fast!
Warm milk makes mashed potatoes extra fluffy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 540 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 640 mg
Fat: 32 g
Saturated Fat: 17 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 245 mg