Description
Deliciously stuffed russet potatoes filled with a creamy seafood mixture, perfect as a main dish or an impressive side.
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
- Choose large Russet potatoes for optimal stuffing and fluffiness.
- Feel free to adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Ensure shrimp is fresh, peeled, and deveined for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing, Broiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg