Description
Cajun Seafood Stuffed Potatoes are loaded baked potatoes filled with a creamy, spicy seafood mixture of shrimp, scallops, and crab meat, seasoned with bold Cajun flavors. This comforting and hearty dish is perfect for seafood lovers looking for an easy yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes
1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, crab meat), peeled and cleaned
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for rubbing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes, pat dry, and rub with olive oil. Prick each one a few times with a fork.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45–60 minutes, until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the mixed seafood and cook for 3–5 minutes until cooked through. Shrimp should turn pink and scallops opaque.
- Stir in the cream or milk and heat through. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
- Once potatoes are slightly cooled, cut them open lengthwise and scoop out some flesh. Mix scooped potato into the seafood filling if desired.
- Spoon seafood mixture evenly into the potatoes. Sprinkle cheese on top if using, and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use Russet potatoes for best texture and structure.
Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
Mix in scooped-out potato flesh for a heartier filling.
Add corn or diced tomatoes for a Southern twist.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
