Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes

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
• 1/2 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
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until pink and cooked through.

2. 2

   Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add cream, Parmesan, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.

3. 3

   Prepare Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, mash with warm milk, butter, and salt.

4. 4

   Serve: Spoon creamy garlic sauce over shrimp and serve on a bed of mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.