Loaded Shrimp Baked Potato
Ingredients
Baked Potatoes:
- 2 baking potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 60 ml heavy cream
- 200 g grated cheese
Shrimp:
- 400 g shrimp
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Cajun Shrimp Cream Sauce:
- 1 onion
- 1 red pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Cajun spice
- 120 ml heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Poke holes all over the baking potatoes with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Wrap each potato in foil and place them on a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 80 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- While the potatoes are baking, toss the shrimp with olive oil until well coated.
- Season the shrimp with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, dried parsley, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Cajun Shrimp Cream Sauce:
- Dice the onion and red pepper, and mince the garlic cloves.
- In the same frying pan, melt butter and cook the onion, red pepper, and garlic for about 8 minutes, or until soft.
- Season with salt and Cajun spice.
- Pour in the heavy cream and cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the Potato Filling:
- Cut the tops off the baked potatoes. Use a spoon to scoop out the potato flesh into a bowl, creating a boat shape.
- Season the potato flesh with melted butter, salt, and ground pepper.
- Mash the potatoes with a fork. Stir in heavy cream and grated cheese until well combined.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Fill the potato boats with the mashed potato mixture.
- Top with Cajun shrimp cream sauce and additional grated cheese.
- Place the filled potatoes back on the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Loaded Shrimp Baked Potatoes