Loaded Cajun Seafood Stuffed Potatoes
Deliciously baked russet potatoes filled with creamy Cajun-seasoned seafood and topped with melted cheddar for a rich, flavorful meal perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Equipment
- 1 oven for baking potatoes
- 1 baking sheet to bake stuffed potatoes
- 1 medium bowl
Ingredients
- 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 and wash potatoes; pierce each several times with a fork.
- Place potatoes directly on oven rack and bake for 45 to 60 minutes until tender; let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, mix chopped shrimp, crab meat, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in sour cream and one-third of shredded cheddar cheese until combined.
- Slice potatoes lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
- Mash potato flesh with butter and milk or cream until smooth.
- Gently fold seafood mixture and half of the remaining cheese into mashed potatoes.
- Fill potato shells with the seafood potato mixture and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Reduce oven to 375°F, arrange stuffed potatoes on baking sheet, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese melts and tops are golden.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley if desired and serve hot immediately.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Try different types of seafood for variety.
- Avoid overbaking to prevent dryness.