Creole Shrimps with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Make the mashed sweet potatoes: boil sweet potatoes until tender; drain. Mash in a large bowl until smooth. Add milk and butter; mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside and keep warm.

Make the Creole shrimps: season shrimps with nutmeg, paprika, cayenne powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

SautƩ garlic in olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat just until fragrant. Add shrimps and sautƩ until they turn pink, about 3 minutes. Add green onions, cilantro, lemon zest, and sriracha or hot sauce. SautƩ for 1 more minute.

Transfer shrimps to a serving platter and serve with warm mashed sweet potatoes. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.