Shrimp Baked Potato: Discover the Ultimate Comfort Food!
Loaded Shrimp Baked Potato with Cheese Sauce is the ultimate comfort food featuring creamy, cheesy, shrimp-packed goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped chives (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp butter (for cheese sauce)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for cheese sauce)
- Salt & pepper to taste (for cheese sauce)
Instructions
- Rub potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake at 400°F for 45–50 minutes until skins are crisp and insides are fluffy.
- In a hot skillet, melt butter and toss in shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until pink and juicy.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour until smooth. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. When thickened, stir in cheese and seasonings.
- Slice open baked potatoes, fluff the inside with a fork, and pour over the hot cheese sauce. Pile on the sautéed shrimp.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. <liFeel free to customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked until pink for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 620
- Protein: 35g