Seafood Stuffed Baked Potatoes are a delicious gourmet treat filled with a creamy shrimp mixture and topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 large russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Wash the russet potatoes and pat them dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork, then rub with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are baking, in a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, cream cheese, sour cream, half of the cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh, leaving a small border.
Mix the scooped potato flesh into the shrimp mixture until well combined.
Spoon the shrimp mixture back into the potato skins, then top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the shrimp mixture.
To make it a complete meal, serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.