Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Shrimp Baked Potato, a comforting dish that transforms classic loaded potatoes into an exciting culinary experience. Each fluffy potato is generously filled with succulent shrimp and enveloped in a rich, creamy Cajun sauce that bursts with flavor. This recipe is perfect for casual family dinners or impressive gatherings, ensuring your guests will be clamoring for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 pound raw medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup Asiago cheese (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and salt; place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes until tender.
- In a frying pan, melt one tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for about two minutes per side until pink, then season with Cajun and Old Bay seasoning.
- In the same pan, melt the remaining butter and sauté garlic for one minute. Stir in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then mix in cheeses and lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine cooked shrimp with sauce, then cut each baked potato open to create a bowl and fill with the shrimp mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg