Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Shrimp Baked Potato, where fluffy baked potatoes meet a creamy Cajun sauce infused with perfectly seasoned shrimp. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a culinary experience perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a cozy weeknight feast. Each bite delivers a comforting blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone craving more. With an easy preparation process and minimal ingredients, you’ll have a gourmet dish ready to impress your guests or treat yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon seafood bouillon (optional)
- 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 each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 50-60 minutes until tender.
- While potatoes are baking, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until pink.
- Season the shrimp with Cajun and Old Bay seasoning, then remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, melt another tablespoon of butter, add minced garlic, sauté for about a minute, then stir in seafood bouillon and heavy cream until simmering.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Return the shrimp to the sauce, coating them thoroughly.
- Cut the baked potatoes lengthwise to create bowls, and fill with shrimp and creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded baked potato (400g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg