Description
Luxurious twice-baked potatoes loaded with creamy seafood filling, reminiscent of the famous steakhouse side. Perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 pound cooked crab meat, flaked
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes, prick with fork, and bake directly on oven rack for 50-60 minutes until tender.
- Let potatoes cool slightly, then slice off top third. Scoop out flesh into a bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
- Mash potato flesh with sour cream, softened butter, heavy cream, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in chopped shrimp, crab meat, and green onions.
- Spoon filling back into potato shells, mounding slightly. Place on baking sheet.
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over filled potatoes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through and topping is golden. Serve hot.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra richness, add a splash of white wine or lemon juice to the seafood mixture.