🌟 Twice-Baked Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes 🌟 Creamy, spicy, and loaded with shrimp — this is a showstopper for dinner or a special weekend treat!
🥔 Twice-Baked Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes
Ingredients
Potatoes
4 large baking potatoes
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup milk or cream
Salt & pepper to taste
Shrimp Filling
½ lb (225 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped
¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (plus extra for topping)
2 tbsp cream cheese
Optional Garnish
Parsley or chives, chopped
Lemon wedges
Instructions
Bake the potatoes Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce potatoes with fork, bake 45–50 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a bowl, leaving a ¼-inch shell.
Prepare the shrimp Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Heat oil/butter in a skillet, cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until just cooked. Remove and chop roughly.
Make the filling Mash the potato insides with butter, milk, cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in shrimp, garlic, green onions, and cheddar.
Stuff the potatoes Spoon mixture back into potato shells. Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
Bake again Bake 15–20 minutes at 375°F (190°C) until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
Serve Garnish with parsley/chives and a squeeze of lemon.
Tips for the BEST Twice-Baked Potatoes
✔ Don’t overcook shrimp — they’ll get rubbery ✔ Mash potatoes lightly for texture ✔ Extra cheese = extra comfort
Variations
🌶️ Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce
🧄 Garlic Lovers: Mix roasted garlic into potato mash
🧀 Cheesy Deluxe: Blend Parmesan and cheddar together
If you want, I can also make a Quick 30-Minute Version that’s just as creamy and flavorful!
