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baked potato stuffed recipe

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Loaded Baked Potato

Posted by Dee
These shrimp loaded baked potatoes are a seafood lover's dream, combining the rich flavors of perfectly baked potatoes with a decadent creamy Cajun shrimp sauce. And let's not forget about all the gooey cheese!
5 from 39 votes
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 2 stuffed potatoes
Difficulty Medium

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes:

  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • avocado oil
  • Salt

For the Shrimp

  • 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp butter

For the Creamy Cajun Sauce:

  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1/4 tsp celery seeds
  • 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon Chicken base
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce, optional
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Wash russet potatoes with water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • Using a fork, poke several holes in each potato. Rub the potatoes with avocado oil and then sprinkle with salt.
  • Place the prepared potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a rack with a grill. Bake potatoes for about an hour or until they are tender.
  • In a bowl, drizzle avocado oil over clean, dry shrimp. Season with cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper and onion powder.
  • In a skillet or frying pan over medium high heat, add avocado oil, Once heated add shrimp to the pan in one layer. After about a minute, turn the heat to medium and add butter. Cook for another minute, then flip shrimp and saute the other side for another 1-2 minutes or until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the onions and cook until they become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the cajun seasoning, parsley, celery seeds, salt, pepper and optional Better Than Bouillon Chicken base to the pan. Mix well.
  • Pour in the water and stir until everything is combined. Slowly add the heavy cream, continuing to stir. Mix in optional hot sauce.
  • Turn off the heat and add ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese to the mixture. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth. Add additional seasonings to taste if needed.
  • Once the baked potatoes are done, carefully cut off the top of each potato. Scoop out the potato filling into a bowl. Be careful so you don’t accidentally tear the potato skin as I did!
  • To the potato filling add about ¼ cup of the creamy sauce mixture and cheddar cheese. Mix until well incorporated.
  • Fill each potato skin with the potato mixture. Top each potato with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Place the stuffed potatoes back in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and drizzle cream sauce over each potato. Top with the sauteed shrimp and garnish with green onions. Enjoy!
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