Seafood Stuffed Potatoes Recipe
Are you looking for a fancy dinner? Try this Seafood Stuffed Potatoes Recipe. It is easy to make at home.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Large bowl
- Sharp knife
- Potato masher
- Small Skillet
- Measuring spoons
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet Potatoes
- 1/2 lb Shrimp
- 1/2 lb Crab Meat
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Green Onions
- 1 cup Brussel Sprouts for the side
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Bake the Potatoes: Wash the potatoes and poke holes. Bake them until they are soft inside.
- Scoop the Flesh: Cut the potatoes in half. Scoop out the middle into a bowl.
- Sauté the Seafood: Cook shrimp and crab in butter. Season them with the Old Bay.
- Make the Filling: Mix potato flesh with cream and butter. Stir in the cooked seafood gently.
- Restuff the Skins: Spoon the mix back into the skins. Pile it up high and neat.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle lots of cheese on each one. Put them back in the oven.
- Broil Until Golden: Cook until the cheese bubbles and browns. Serve them while they are hot.
Notes
➔ Use large potatoes so they hold more filling.
➔ Pat the seafood dry before you cook it.
➔ Do not over-mix the potato or it gets gummy.
➔ Use fresh garlic for a much stronger aroma.
➔ Rub the potato skins with oil for extra crunch.
➔ Let the potatoes cool slightly before you scoop.