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A rustic smartphone photo of a large russet potato loaded with pink Cajun shrimp and creamy orange sauce. (Cajun Seafood Stuffed Potatoes)

Cajun Seafood Stuffed Potatoes: The Ultimate Creamy Shrimp and Crab Loaded Baker

An indulgent, restaurant-quality meal featuring fluffy russet potatoes overflowing with a thick orange cheese sauce, Cajun-seared pink shrimp, and tender lump crab meat. Perfectly garnished with scallions and paprika for a bold flavor experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 645
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 4 large Russet Potatoes approx 12oz each
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz Lump Crab Meat picked through for shells
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning for shrimp
  • 2 tbsp Butter for roux
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream 240ml
  • 1.5 cups Yellow Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Green Scallions chopped
  • 1 tsp Red Paprika Powder

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Skillet For searing the shrimp
  • 1 Baking sheet To bake the potatoes
  • 1 Small saucepan For the cheese sauce

Instructions
 

Potato Prep
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub dried potatoes with oil and salt. Bake for 60 minutes until skins are crispy and centers are soft.
Seafood and Sauce
  1. Toss shrimp in Cajun spices. Sear in a hot skillet with butter for 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add heavy cream. Stir in cheddar and paprika until smooth. Fold in crab meat.
Final Assembly
  1. Slice potatoes open, fluff the insides, and pour in the orange cheese sauce. Top with seared shrimp, more cheese, scallions, herb flakes, and paprika.

Notes

Always use a high-starch potato like Russet for the best texture.
Ensure the skillet is very hot before adding shrimp to get a good sear without overcooking.
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