Seafood-Stuffed Potatoes 🥔🦐
INGREDIENTS
Potatoes
◻ 4 baking-size Russet potatoes
◻ 8 oz cream cheese, softened
◻ 1 tbsp garlic powder
◻ Chives or green onions (for garnish)
◻ Salt and pepper to taste
Seafood
◻ 1 lb crawfish tails, drained of fat
◻ 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
◻ 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
◻ 2 tbsp onion powder, divided
◻ 2 tbsp liquid crab boil, divided
Sauce
◻ 1 stick butter, divided
◻ 2 tbsp minced garlic
◻ 4 tbsp flour
◻ 2 ½ cups half and half
◻ 2 cups shredded American cheese (Velveeta)
◻ 1 cup shredded mozzarella, plus extra for topping
◻ ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack
◻ ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
Potatoes:
❶ Wash, scrub, and dry potatoes thoroughly. Use a fork to poke small holes all over each potato.
❷ Cook:
Oven method: Wrap in foil and bake at 400°F for 40-50 minutes.
Microwave method: Wrap in paper towels and cook individually using the “potato” setting (or HIGH for 5 minutes, flip, then cook 3-5 minutes until fork-tender).
❸ Once cooked, slice down the middle of each potato without cutting through the bottom. Scoop out the insides into a bowl, reserving the potato skins.
❹ Mash the scooped potato with cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
Seafood & Sauce:
❶ Season shrimp and crawfish with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tbsp onion powder, and 1 tbsp liquid crab boil.
❷ In a saucepan, melt 4 tbsp butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add seasoned shrimp and crawfish, cooking until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 4-5 minutes). Remove seafood and reserve the cooking liquid.
❸ In the same pan, melt the remaining butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the reserved seafood liquid and half and half. Simmer on low.
❹ Stir in 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 tbsp onion powder. Add all cheeses and stir until melted and smooth. Return the seafood to the sauce and heat through.
Assemble:
❶ Spoon the potato mixture back into the reserved potato skins. Top with extra mozzarella cheese.
❷ Ladle the seafood sauce generously over each stuffed potato.
❸ Garnish with chives or green onions and serve!
Prep Time: 30 mins | Cooking Time: 40-50 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Calories: ~550 per serving | Servings: 4 #seafoodrecipes #boiled potatoes #recipes #recipes
Seafood-stuffed potatoes are a delightful dish combining the rich flavors of seafood and creamy cheese, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a hearty meal at home. This recipe stands out with its use of fresh crawfish and shrimp, both rich in protein and essential nutrients. In the preparation, begin by selecting the right potatoes; Russet potatoes are ideal due to their high starch content, which gives the dish a fluffy texture. The combination of cream cheese, garlic powder, and seasonings provides a flavorful mash that complements the seafood. The butter-based sauce adds a rich, velvety finish. This dish can be customized according to your taste—try adding different seafood like crab or scallops, or even switch up the cheeses for a unique twist. Don't forget to garnish with fresh herbs like chives or green onions for that extra pop of flavor and color. Seafood-stuffed potatoes not only make a wonderful main course but can also be served as a decadent side dish at dinner parties. They cater to those who appreciate the coastal flavors and seek a new take on comfort food. Ideal for meal prepping, you can prepare the potato filling in advance and assemble the dish just before baking. Each serving is approximately 550 calories, offering a generous portion that satisfies hunger while remaining deliciously indulgent. Explore this recipe today and savor the fusion of flavors each bite has to offer!
See more comments