Description
Loaded Cajun Seafood Stuffed Potatoes are a flavorful delight, combining tender potatoes with a rich seafood mixture, creamy ingredients, and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup cooked crab meat or seafood blend, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Sliced green onions or chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash potatoes thoroughly and pierce each several times with a fork.
- Place potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until fork-tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped shrimp, crab meat, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Stir in sour cream and 1/3 cup shredded cheese until well mixed.
- Slice baked potatoes lengthwise. Carefully scoop most of the flesh into a large bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
- Add butter and milk or cream to the potato flesh. Mash until smooth. Gently fold in the seafood mixture and half of the remaining cheese.
- Fill each potato shell generously with the seafood potato mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Arrange stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and tops are golden.
- Remove from oven and garnish with green onions or parsley as desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of Cajun seasoning according to your spice preference.
- For a twist, add different seafood types to the mixture.
- Ensure not to overbake the potatoes as they will become too dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg