Southern-Style Creamy Garlic Shrimp & Mashed Potatoes (Pure Comfort!)

This creamy garlic shrimp over mashed potatoes is everything you want in good Southern dinner recipes buttery potatoes, rich shrimp gravy, and tender little shrimp simmered in a velvety garlic cream sauce. It’s fast, comforting, and perfect when you want shrimp dishes for dinner that feel special without being complicated.

This recipe works beautifully for anyone searching for meal with shrimp dinners, seafood easy recipes, or hearty shrimp dinner recipes main dishes that the whole family will enjoy. Serve as a full comfort bowl, or make it fancy for guests it fits every occasion.

Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients List

For the Mashed Potatoes

• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup milk or cream
• Salt & pepper

For the Creamy Garlic Shrimp

• 1 lb small shrimp
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp Cajun seasoning (optional, Southern twist)
• Salt & pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t need fancy gadgets just basics:

• Pot for potatoes
• Skillet for shrimp
• Potato masher or electric mixer
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Knife & cutting board
• Mixing bowl

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes
   Add potatoes to salted water → boil 10–12 minutes until fork-tender.
2. Mash the potatoes
   Drain → add butter, milk, salt, and pepper → mash until fluffy.
3. Cook the shrimp
   Melt butter in skillet → cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side → remove.
4. Make creamy shrimp gravy
   In the same pan, sauté garlic → add cream, broth, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and lemon.
   Simmer until slightly thick.
5. Combine
   Add shrimp back in → coat in sauce → simmer 1 minute.
6. Serve
   Spoon creamy shrimp and gravy over mashed potatoes → garnish with parsley. 😍🔥

Pro Tips

• Add more cream for a richer seafood mashed potatoes recipe.
• Use small shrimp for the best texture in little shrimp recipes.
• Add Parmesan for extra richness.
• Replace potatoes with cauliflower mash for a low-carb version.
• Add spinach to the sauce for extra nutrients.

Nutrition Table

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are estimated and may vary based on ingredients used.

Southern-Style Creamy Garlic Shrimp & Mashed Potatoes

A rich, creamy shrimp dinner poured over fluffy mashed potatoes — a cozy Southern-style comfort meal perfect for weeknights.

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Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Southern

Calories: 590

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp butter, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter (for mashing potatoes)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

• large pot for boiling potatoes
• skillet for shrimp and sauce
• masher or mixer to mash the potatoes

Method

 

1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with milk and butter until smooth.
2. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and paprika. In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add broth and cream. Simmer until thickened. Stir in lemon juice.
4. Return shrimp to skillet. Spoon creamy shrimp and sauce over mashed potatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 32gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 920mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use Yukon gold or russet potatoes for a creamier mash. Swap Cajun seasoning with Old Bay for a different flavor twist. Add a sprinkle of chives or green onions for extra flavor.

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Conclusion

This creamy garlic shrimp over mashed potatoes is everything comfort food should be—warm, flavorful, rich, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re looking for meal with shrimp dinners, cozy Southern flavors, or a fast seafood easy recipe, this dish delivers the perfect balance of comfort and simplicity.

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