Irresistible Seafood Stuffed Potatoes for Cozy Nights

Indulge in Seafood Stuffed Potatoes, a Southern classic combining creamy cheese, shrimp, and crawfish for the perfect cozy meal.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 50

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 4 potatoes

Course: Quick Meals

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

4 large russet potatoes baking variety
4 ounces cream cheese can use low-fat
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste garlic powder
to taste chives or green onions for garnish

For the Seafood Filling

1 cup crawfish tails
1 cup raw shrimp peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
to taste liquid crab boil

For the Cheese Sauce

3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves minced garlic
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup half and half can substitute with milk and cornstarch
1 cup American cheese shredded
to taste mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Parmesan optional cheese blend

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and poke holes in 4 large russet potatoes. Bake for 40-50 minutes until fork-tender.
Allow the potatoes to cool slightly, then cut a slit down the center and scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl.
Mix the potato flesh with cream cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until creamy. Keep warm.
Combine crawfish tails and shrimp in a bowl. Season with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, and drizzle with liquid crab boil.
In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add the seafood mixture and cook until shrimp are pink and opaque.
In the same skillet, make a roux with butter and flour, add seafood liquid and half-and-half, stir in cheese until melted.
Fill each potato skin with potato mixture, top with seafood, and drizzle with cheese sauce.
Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for make-ahead meals. Store in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze for up to a month.

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