Name: Loaded Shrimp Bacon Potato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 jumbo baking potatoes, scrubbed; 15 ml olive oil; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 15 g unsalted butter; 30 g shredded cheddar cheese; 200 g raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed; 10 ml olive oil; 4 g seafood seasoning (substitute with Cajun spice blend if necessary); 1 small red bell pepper, diced; 1 small green bell pepper, diced; 60 g red onion, diced; 10 ml olive oil; 1 g garlic powder; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 360 ml heavy cream; 60 g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 8 g garlic powder; 1.25 g salt; 1.25 g freshly ground black pepper; 2.5 g Cajun seasoning; 2.5 g dried Italian herbs; 50 g cooked bacon, chopped (optional)

Description

A delicious dish featuring baked potatoes topped with shrimp, bacon, sautéed vegetables, and a rich cheese sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

2 jumbo baking potatoes, scrubbed
15 ml olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
15 g unsalted butter
30 g shredded cheddar cheese
200 g raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
10 ml olive oil
4 g seafood seasoning (substitute with Cajun spice blend if necessary)
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
60 g red onion, diced
10 ml olive oil
1 g garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
360 ml heavy cream
60 g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
8 g garlic powder
1.25 g salt
1.25 g freshly ground black pepper
2.5 g Cajun seasoning
2.5 g dried Italian herbs
50 g cooked bacon, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 232°C. Rub the baking potatoes with olive oil, season generously with salt and black pepper, and place directly on an oven rack or baking tray. Roast for 60–75 minutes until the skins are crisp and the centers yield to pressure.
In a saucepan set over medium heat, warm the heavy cream until it begins to bubble at the edges. Incorporate the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and Italian herbs. Whisk continuously until cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced peppers and onion with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are tender and fragrant.
Toss shrimp with olive oil and seafood seasoning. In a preheated skillet over medium-high, sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and curled into a ‘C’ shape. Remove from pan and keep warm.
Slice the baked potatoes along the center. Gently press to open. Add butter and shredded cheddar cheese to the hot potato flesh. Top with sautéed vegetables, cooked shrimp, optional chopped bacon, and drizzle with warm cheese sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier flavor, increase the Cajun seasoning.
Feel free to substitute with other vegetables based on your preference.
This dish can be made gluten-free by ensuring the seasoning used is gluten-free.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking, Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 loaded potato
Calories: 650
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 35 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg

Keywords: Loaded Shrimp Bacon Potato, Baked Potato, Shrimp Recipe, Comfort Food