Spicy Cajun Shrimp Baked Potato in Just 1 Hour
A spicy and cheesy loaded baked potato with Cajun shrimp, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large russet potato
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Spicy cheese sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Scrub the potato, pierce with a fork, and bake at 400°F for 45–60 mins until crispy outside and fluffy inside.
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté in butter for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Slice open the baked potato and fluff the inside with a fork. Mix in sour cream and shredded cheddar.
- Add shrimp, diced tomato, red onion, and a drizzle of spicy cheese sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and an extra pinch of Cajun seasoning on top.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less heat.
- For extra crispiness, rub the potato with oil before baking.
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 730
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/cajun-shrimp-baked-potato-recipe/