Stuffed potatoes with shrimp

 Stuffed potatoes with shrimp 

INGREDIENTS

  

Perfect Baked Potatoes

• 4 Medium Sized Russet Potatoes
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Salt

Shrimp Stock

• Leftover Shrimp Shells
• 2-3 Sticks of Celery roughly chopped
• 2-3 Sticks of Carrot roughly chopped
• ½ cup Onion roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon Roasted Garlic Boullion
• 1 cup Water

Cajun Shrimp Cream Sauce

• 1 lb Raw Medium Sized Shrimp
• 1.5-2 cups Heavy Cream
• 1 tsp Butter
• 1 teaspoon Garlic
• ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
• ½ cup Asiago Cheese
• 1 cup Chopped Broccoli
• ¼-1/2 cup Shrimp Stock optional
• 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice ½ of lemon

INSTRUCTIONS

 

Perfect Baked Potatoes

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  
• Thoroughly clean potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel. 
  
• Using a fork, poke holes all over potatoes.
  
• Pour oil over potatoes, sprinkle with salt and massage until fully covered. 
  
• Place on lined baking sheet uncovered and bake for 50-60 minutes until cooked through to the center. 
  

Shrimp Stock

• In a small stock pot with water, add shrimp shells, celery, carrot, onion, bouillon and stir. 
  
• Simmer on low for 20-30 minutes covered while preparing recipe. 
  

Cajun Shrimp Cream Shrimp Sauce

• Peel and devein shrimp and set on paper towels to dry.
  
• In a medium sized skillet on high heat, add butter and sauté shrimp. 
  
• Add Cajun seasoning and fresh lemon juice and stir. 
  
• Remove shrimp from heat being careful not to overcook and set aside until ready for use. 
  
• Pour in cream, cheeses, garlic and broccoli, stirring until combined. 
  
• Allow sauce to come to a slow boil and reduce heat simmering until the sauce thickens. 
  
• Add cooked shrimp back to cream sauce and stir. 
  
• Pour in shrimp stock to loosen sauce if it's too thick and simmer until ready to serve. 
  

Cajun-Cream Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes Assembly

• When potatoes are done, allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
  
• Cut slits into potatoes and flake the flesh removing potatoes from the skin. 
  
• Pour cream sauce over potatoes and top with cajun shrimp.
  
• Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!