These Loaded Shrimp Baked Potatoes are easy to prepare with an incredibly delicious Cajun sauce. Perfect for main dish, lunch, or party appetizer!
We all know that shrimp and potatoes go together like peanut butter and jelly. But have you ever tried them baked together in a delicious Cajun sauce? If not, you’re in for a treat! This easy recipe comes together in about an hour, and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
If you like this easy side dish, try my Rosemary Roasted Potatoes! They go with just about any main entrée!
What You Will Need
- Russet potatoes – These are the best for baked potatoes, but you can use any kind you prefer.
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Butter
- Shrimp – Medium to large size.
- Cajun seasoning – I used Slap Yo Mama, but any brand will work.
- Old Bay seasoning
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Seafood bouillon – Or can use chicken bouillon.
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Asiago cheese
- Parsley
- Green onion
Variations
If you’re feeling adventurous, there are plenty of ways to change up this dish. Try using different kinds of potatoes, like sweet potatoes or Yukon Golds. You could also swap out the shrimp for chicken, crab, or lobster.
And of course, feel free to experiment with the Cajun sauce recipe to make it your own. No matter how you mix it up, this dish is sure to be a hit!
How to Make Shrimp Baked Potatoes
Step 1 – Prepare & Bake the Potatoes. Preheat oven to 425°. Rub the potatoes with oil and salt. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake uncovered for 50 – 60 minutes, until a fork can easily be inserted into the middle of the potato.
Step 2 – Cook the Shrimp. In a pan, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until they turn pink. Season shrimp with Cajun and Old Bay seasoning. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
Step 3 – Make the Cajun Sauce. Using the same pan melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the bouillon and heavy cream and heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, parmesan and asiago cheese. Add the shrimp to the pan and stir in the sauce to coat.
Step 4 – Assemble the potatoes. Using a knife cut the potatoes down the middle and open. Spoon the shrimp and sauce on top. Garnish with parsley and green onions. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Save on clean up time by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper before cooking.
- No need to wrap in foil as they get nice and crispy unwrapped.
- Make sure to massage the skins with olive oil and salt before baking to get a nice crispy skin.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp. Two minutes on each side or until they turn pink is all you need.
- Leave tails on for an eye pleasing presentation.
- Break up the inside of the potato with a fork before filling with the creamy shrimp sauce.
How to Store Shrimp Baked Potatoes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Baked Potato Toppings
Baked potatoes are a classic side dish and can be topped with just about anything. While, this recipe is delicious as is, here are some more ideas of what to put on your potatoes.
- Sautéed onions, mushrooms, or garlic
- Chili sauce
- Chives
- Bacon
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Ranch dressing
What to Serve with Loaded Shrimp Baked Potatoes
These loaded shrimp baked potatoes are a great side dish and pair perfectly with steak, pork chops or smoked salmon.
Recipe
Loaded Shrimp Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
Potato Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
Shrimp Creamy Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 pound raw medium shrimp cleaned and shelled
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon seafood bouillon optional
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- ½ cup Asiago cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 green onion sliced
Instructions
- Step 1 – Prepare & Bake the Potatoes. Preheat oven to 425°. Rub the potatoes with oil and salt. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake uncovered for 50 – 60 minutes, until a fork can easily be inserted into the middle of the potato.
- Step 2 – Cook the Shrimp. In a pan, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until they turn pink. Season shrimp with Cajun and Old Bay seasoning. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Step 3 – Make the Cajun Sauce. Using the same pan melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the bouillon and heavy cream and heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, parmesan and asiago cheese. Add the shrimp to the pan and stir in the sauce to coat.
- Step 4 – Assemble the potatoes. Using a knife cut the potatoes down the middle and open. Spoon the shrimp and sauce on top. Garnish with parsley and green onions. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Save on clean up time by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper before cooking.
- No need to wrap in foil as they get nice and crispy unwrapped.
- Make sure to massage the skins with olive oil and salt before baking to get a nice crispy skin.
- Don't overcook the shrimp. Two minutes on each side or until they turn pink is all you need.
- Leave tails on for an eye pleasing presentation.
- Break up the inside of the potato with a fork before filling with the creamy shrimp sauce.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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