Craving comfort food with a coastal twist? This Seafood Baked Potato is loaded with buttery shrimp, creamy sauce, and melty cheese—all nestled inside a crispy, golden baked potato. Whether you call it a Shrimp Baked Potato, Loaded Shrimp Baked Potato, or one of your go-to Seafood Stuffed Potatoes, this dish brings together indulgence and flavor in every bite. Perfect for seafood lovers and easy enough for a cozy weeknight dinner. Try this irresistible recipe and add it to your favorite Seafood Baked Potato Recipes collection!
Why You’ll Love This Seafood Baked Potato
- Bold, savory flavors: From seasoned shrimp to Cajun-spiced cream sauce, every bite is packed with flavor.
- Easy to customize: Swap out the seafood, cheeses, or herbs to make it your own.
- Perfect for dinner: It’s filling enough to be a complete meal, yet elegant enough for guests.
Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Seafood Baked Potato
Baked Potatoes
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
Seafood
- 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon liquid crab boil (optional)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Seafood Cheese Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Reserved seafood cooking liquid
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon each dried basil & oregano
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack (optional)
Toppings
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh chives or green onions for garnish
How To Make Seafood Baked Potato
1. Bake the Potatoes
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Scrub and dry the Russet potatoes. Poke holes using a fork to vent.
- Wrap each in foil and bake for 45–50 minutes or until fork-tender. Alternatively, microwave on high for 5 minutes per potato.
2. Prepare the Filling
- Once baked, slice each potato down the center and scoop the insides into a bowl.
- Mash with cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chives. Cover to keep warm.
3. Cook the Seafood
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, and liquid crab boil (if using).
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Reserve the cooking liquid and set the shrimp aside.
4. Make the Creamy Seafood Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux.
- Slowly add heavy cream and the reserved seafood liquid.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, dried herbs, and onion powder.
- Bring to a low simmer, then stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted.
- Add cooked shrimp back into the sauce, mix, then turn off the heat.
5. Assemble Your Seafood Baked Potatoes
- Spoon the creamy mashed potato mixture back into the potato skins.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Generously ladle the seafood cheese sauce over each potato.
- Garnish with fresh chives or green onions and serve warm.
Tips for the Perfect Seafood Baked Potato
- Don’t overbake the potatoes—they should be soft inside but hold their shape.
- Keep the sauce slightly thick so it doesn’t run off the potato.
- Use fresh shrimp or quality frozen seafood for best flavor.
- Want a spicier kick? Add jalapeños or hot sauce to the seafood mixture.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Shrimp: Swap with crab meat, scallops, or lobster.
- Cream Cheese: Use Greek yogurt or ricotta for a lighter option.
- Cajun Seasoning: Try Old Bay or make your own with paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Heavy Cream: Half-and-half or coconut milk works in a pinch.
- Monterey Jack: Sub with gouda, pepper jack, or Colby.
What to Serve with Seafood Baked Potatoes
- Fresh green salad for balance
- Steamed asparagus or green beans for a light veggie side
- Garlic bread or dinner rolls to mop up that dreamy sauce
- Grilled corn on the cob as a sweet, summery contrast
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Conclusion
This Seafood Baked Potato recipe is the ultimate comfort food meets coastal cuisine. It’s creamy, savory, and packed with textures that hit all the right notes. Whether you’re cooking for a cozy weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress.
So next time you’re craving something indulgent, skip the ordinary and go for a loaded Seafood Baked Potato—a memorable dinner recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Seafood Baked Potato
Craving comfort food with a coastal twist? This Seafood Baked Potato is loaded with buttery shrimp, creamy sauce, and melty cheese—all nestled inside a crispy, golden baked potato. Whether you call it a Shrimp Baked Potato, Loaded Shrimp Baked Potato, or one of your go-to Seafood Stuffed Potatoes, this dish brings together indulgence and flavor in every bite. Perfect for seafood lovers and easy enough for a cozy weeknight dinner. Try this irresistible recipe and add it to your favorite Seafood Baked Potato Recipes collection!
Ingredients
For the Baked Potatoes
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
For the Seafood
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon liquid crab boil optional
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
For the Seafood Cheese Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Reserved seafood cooking liquid
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon each dried basil & oregano
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack optional
Toppings
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
Bake the Potatoes
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Scrub and dry the Russet potatoes. Poke holes using a fork to vent.
- Wrap each in foil and bake for 45–50 minutes or until fork-tender. Alternatively, microwave on high for 5 minutes per potato.
Prepare the Filling
- Once baked, slice each potato down the center and scoop the insides into a bowl.
- Mash with cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chives. Cover to keep warm.
Cook the Seafood
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, and liquid crab boil (if using).
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Reserve the cooking liquid and set the shrimp aside.
Make the Creamy Seafood Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux.
- Slowly add heavy cream and the reserved seafood liquid.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, dried herbs, and onion powder.
- Bring to a low simmer, then stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted.
- Add cooked shrimp back into the sauce, mix, then turn off the heat.
Assemble Your Seafood Baked Potatoes
- Spoon the creamy mashed potato mixture back into the potato skins.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Generously ladle the seafood cheese sauce over each potato.
- Garnish with fresh chives or green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t overbake the potatoes—they should be soft inside but hold their shape.
- Keep the sauce slightly thick so it doesn't run off the potato.
- Use fresh shrimp or quality frozen seafood for best flavor.
- Want a spicier kick? Add jalapeños or hot sauce to the seafood mixture.
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