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Southern-Style Seafood Stuffed Potatoes

Savory Southern-Style Seafood Stuffed Potatoes Recipe

Indulge in Southern-Style Seafood Stuffed Potatoes, a comforting dish filled with shrimp, crab, or lobster and creamy cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 potatoes large potatoes provides the perfect vessel for your savory seafood filling
For the Seafood Filling
  • 1 cup seafood shrimp, crab, or lobster
  • ½ cup cream cheese adds creaminess and helps bind the filling together
  • ½ cup shredded cheese your favorite cheese (like cheddar)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice brightens the dish and enhances the seafood's natural flavors

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Bake the four large potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 1 hour, or until tender.
  3. Combine 1 cup seafood with ½ cup cream cheese, ½ cup shredded cheese, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
  4. Allow the baked potatoes to cool slightly for about 10 minutes, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
  5. Mix the scooped potato flesh with the seafood mixture until well combined.
  6. Spoon the filling back into each potato skin, packing it nicely.
  7. Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use starchy potatoes like Russets and ensure the seafood filling is well-mixed. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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