Description
Deliciously stuffed Cajun potatoes loaded with seafood and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 pound Shrimp
- 8 ounces Crawfish Tails
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1 cup Half and Half
- 1 cup Cheeses (American, Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Parmesan)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the russet potatoes by washing them thoroughly and piercing each with a fork; bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes.
- Cool and scoop the potatoes once baked; allow them to cool slightly before slicing in half lengthwise.
- Sauté the shrimp and crawfish with butter, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Create a roux by adding remaining butter to the skillet and whisking in flour until golden; stir in half and half, then melt the cheeses.
- Combine the scooped potato flesh with the sautéed seafood and half of the cheesy roux; fill each potato skin with this mixture.
- Broil the stuffed potatoes for 3-5 minutes until tops are golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve warm, topped with fresh chopped chives or green onions.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Ensure that the shrimp is fresh, peeled, and deveined for best results.
- Any combination of cheeses can work; feel free to experiment with your favorites.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg