Make this Loaded Shrimp Baked Potato and upgrade from the classic baked potato! Flaky baked potatoes topped with a creamy Cajun sauce, broccoli and plump shrimp perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
LOADED SHRIMP BAKED POTATO
My Mom gifted me a cookbook for my birthday last year filled with family and friend’s recipes. I am diving my way through some of the recipes and putting my own spin on it!
To explain, baked potatoes have been around since the beginning of time. There are classic meals that start from this comforting starch and stuffing it with cream sauce and shrimp just sounds delicious, and it is! There are many ways to bake a potato, and today, I’m going to share a fail proof way to bake the perfect potato.
Additionally, these russet potatoes are oiled and salted, baked to a flaky and soft texture, topped with an easy cream sauce cooked with broccoli, plump shrimp and fresh herbs.
TIPS FOR BAKING THE PERFECT BAKED POTATOES
In detail, baking the perfect baked potato can be accomplished in many ways. Here is the method that works best:
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Thoroughly wash potatoes and also ensure they are completely dry before baking.
- Massage oil and salt on potatoes. This will entice you to want to eat the entire potato, skin and all! And you should! 🙂
- Bake potatoes uncovered, do not wrap in foil.
How to Make Loaded Shrimp Baked Potato
Upgrade the classic baked potato and learn How to Make Cajun Loaded Shrimp Baked Potato! Flaky baked potatoes topped with a creamy Cajun sauce, broccoli and plump shrimp perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
INGREDIENTS
Perfect Baked Potatoes
- 4 Medium Sized Russet Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Salt
Shrimp Stock
- Leftover Shrimp Shells
- 2-3 Sticks of Celery roughly chopped
- 2-3 Sticks of Carrot roughly chopped
- ½ cup Onion roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon Roasted Garlic Boullion
- 1 cup Water
Cajun Shrimp Cream Sauce
- 1 lb Raw Medium Sized Shrimp
- 1.5-2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ½ cup Asiago Cheese
- 1 cup Chopped Broccoli
- ¼-1/2 cup Shrimp Stock optional
- 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice ½ of lemon
INSTRUCTIONS
Perfect Baked Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Thoroughly clean potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Using a fork, poke holes all over potatoes.
- Pour oil over potatoes, sprinkle with salt and massage until fully covered.
- Place on lined baking sheet uncovered and bake for 50-60 minutes until cooked through to the center.
Shrimp Stock
- In a small stock pot with water, add shrimp shells, celery, carrot, onion, bouillon and stir.
- Simmer on low for 20-30 minutes covered while preparing recipe.
Cajun Shrimp Cream Shrimp Sauce
- Peel and devein shrimp and set on paper towels to dry.
- In a medium sized skillet on high heat, add butter and sauté shrimp.
- Add Cajun seasoning and fresh lemon juice and stir.
- Remove shrimp from heat being careful not to overcook and set aside until ready for use.
- Pour in cream, cheeses, garlic and broccoli, stirring until combined.
- Allow sauce to come to a slow boil and reduce heat simmering until the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked shrimp back to cream sauce and stir.
- Pour in shrimp stock to loosen sauce if it’s too thick and simmer until ready to serve.
Cajun-Cream Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes Assembly
- When potatoes are done, allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Cut slits into potatoes and flake the flesh removing potatoes from the skin.
- Pour cream sauce over potatoes and top with cajun shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!