Description
This Seafood Stuffed Potatoe combines the ultimate comfort of baked potatoes with sophisticated seafood flavors, delivering a satisfying and elegant dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
4 large Russet potatoes
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 pound Mixed seafood, diced (e.g., shrimp, bay scallops, imitation crab, or flaky white fish)
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 cup Yellow onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup All-purpose flour
1.5 cups Whole milk, warmed
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Smoked paprika
1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Cream cheese, softened
Optional: Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes clean and pierce them several times with a fork. Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake directly on the oven rack for 50-70 minutes, until very tender
- If using raw seafood, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the seafood, and cook for 3-5 minutes until cooked through. Drain any excess liquid and set aside
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until translucent
- Sprinkle flour over the garlic and onion, stirring constantly for 1 minute to create a roux
- Gradually whisk in the warm milk and heavy cream, ensuring no lumps form, and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes
- Remove the sauce from heat and stir in salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne. Adjust seasonings to taste
- Once baked potatoes are cool, slice each in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell
- Mash the scooped potato with cream cheese, 1/4 cup cheddar, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and half the cream sauce until smooth
- Fold in the cooked seafood and parsley, then taste and adjust seasonings
- Stuff the mixture back into the potato skins, mounding it high. Sprinkle remaining cheddar on top
- Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly
Notes
Consider adding sautéed spinach or other vegetables for extra nutrition.
This recipe can be adapted to use any type of seafood you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg