Description
These Cajun Seafood Stuffed Potatoes are a spicy, hearty fusion of comfort food and bold coastal flavors. Fluffy baked potatoes are filled with a rich mix of shrimp, crab, scallops, and veggies, seasoned with Cajun spices and optionally topped with melty cheese.
Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, and scallops), peeled and deveined
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the potatoes, pierce them with a fork, rub with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and salt. Bake for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion, celery, and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the seafood, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4–6 minutes until the seafood is opaque and cooked through.
- Stir in the corn and green onions, cooking for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and mix in parsley.
- Once potatoes are slightly cooled, slice in half and scoop most of the flesh into a bowl, leaving skins intact.
- Mash the scooped-out potato and mix it into the seafood filling.
- Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins, top with cheese if using, and bake for 10 more minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use frozen seafood if fresh isn’t available—just thaw and drain well.
Skip cheese or use dairy-free alternatives for a lighter or dairy-free version.
Can be made ahead—store filling and bake potatoes when ready to serve.
Swap seafood for vegetarian options like beans and mushrooms.
Sweet potatoes can be used for a twist on flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
