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Shrimp Baked Potato with Creamy Cajun Sauce Recipe

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A delicious and creamy Shrimp Baked Potato recipe featuring perfectly baked russet potatoes topped with juicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp and a rich, cheesy cream sauce. Ideal for a comforting dinner with a spicy, savory twist.

Ingredients

For Potatoes:

  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt

Shrimp and Creamy Cajun Sauce:

  • 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

For Serving:

  • 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 green onion, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prep Oven and Baking Sheet: Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Bake Potatoes: Rub the russet potatoes with olive oil and kosher salt. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a fork can easily be inserted through the center of the potatoes.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: During the last 10 to 15 minutes of the potato baking time, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and Old Bay spice. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  4. Make Creamy Cajun Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the seafood bouillon (if using) and heavy cream. Heat the sauce until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat. Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, and lemon juice until smooth. Return the cooked shrimp to the sauce and stir gently to coat.
  5. To Finish: Cut the baked potatoes open lengthwise and use a fork to fluff the inside. Spoon the shrimp and creamy Cajun sauce generously over the potatoes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and sliced green onion before serving.

Notes

  • Do not wrap the potatoes in tin foil before baking to ensure a crispy skin.
  • Fluff the inside of baked potatoes with a fork before adding the shrimp and sauce for better texture.

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