Shrimp Lump Crab Loaded Bake Potatoe

https://holidays-store.premiumweb.store/ Shrimp Lump Crab Loaded Bake Potatoe Here’s a decadent recipe for a Shrimp & Lump Crab Loaded Baked Potato: Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined) 1/2 lb lump crab meat 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup green onions (chopped) 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning) Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional for garnish) Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional) Lemon wedges for serving (optional) Instructions: 1. Bake the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes clean and prick them a few times with a fork. Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. 2. Cook the Shrimp: While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and season with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside. 3. Prepare the Lump Crab: Gently fold the lump crab meat into the cooked shrimp mixture to heat it through, being careful not to break up the crab too much. 4. Prepare the Potato Filling: When the potatoes are done, let them cool slightly. Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving a small border inside the skins. Mash the potato flesh with butter, heavy cream (or milk), sour cream, and half of the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Assemble the Loaded Potatoes: Stir in the shrimp and crab mixture into the mashed potatoes, ensuring it’s evenly distributed. Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins. 6. Top and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the stuffed potatoes. Return them to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 7. Serve: Garnish with green onions, fresh parsley or chives, and a sprinkle of Bacon bits if desired. Serve with lemon wedges on the side. These shrimp and lump crab loaded baked potatoes are rich and flavorful—a perfect seafood twist on a comfort food favorite! Enjoy!