Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with Cajun-spiced shrimp and crab, these Southern-Style Seafood Stuffed Potatoes are a comforting twist on the classic baked potato. A hearty, flavor-loaded dish perfect for dinner, parties, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Large russet potatoes
Lump crabmeat
Cooked shrimp
Cheddar cheese
Cream cheese
Sour cream
Green onions
Cajun seasoning
Garlic powder
Butter
Salt (to taste)
Optional: paprika, jalapeños, pepper jack cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub, dry, and prick potatoes with a fork. Rub with oil and bake for 45–60 minutes.
Sauté shrimp with butter and Cajun seasoning until just cooked, then chop.
Mix chopped shrimp, crabmeat, cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, green onions, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Halve baked potatoes lengthwise and scoop out centers.
Mash the scooped potatoes and combine with the seafood filling.
Stuff potato shells with the mixture, top with more cheese, and bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until golden and heated.
Notes
For a milder flavor, use less Cajun seasoning.
Can be prepped ahead and baked just before serving.
Avoid freezing due to texture changes in the creamy filling.
Great with coleslaw or corn on the cob.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
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