Here’s a solid, restaurant-style version you can make at home.
🥔 Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Stuffed Baked Potatoes
🛒 Ingredients (serves 2–4)
For the potatoes
- 2–4 large baked potatoes (russet work best)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt (for skin)
For the garlic shrimp
- 250–300g shrimp
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt & black pepper
- Chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Cheesy sauce / filling
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2–3 tbsp butter
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- 2 tbsp sour cream or mayonnaise (optional but makes it creamy)
- Salt & pepper
Optional toppings
- Chopped parsley or green onions
- Extra cheese for melting on top
🔥 Instructions
1. Bake the potatoes
- Heat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Scrub potatoes, dry them, poke holes with a fork.
- Rub with olive oil + salt.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until crispy outside and soft inside.
2. Make the garlic shrimp
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for ~30 seconds (don’t burn it).
- Add shrimp, paprika, salt, pepper, chili flakes.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
- Finish with lemon juice. Set aside.
3. Prepare cheesy filling
- In a small pot, melt butter.
- Add milk/cream and cheese.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in sour cream (optional), adjust seasoning.
4. Assemble
- Slice baked potatoes open and gently fluff inside.
- Add a spoon of cheesy sauce into the potato.
- Stuff generously with garlic shrimp.
- Drizzle more cheese sauce on top.
5. Optional finishing touch
- Broil for 2–3 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden on top.
- Sprinkle parsley or green onions.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they turn rubbery fast.
- For extra richness, mix mashed potato insides with butter + cheese before stuffing.
- Add crispy bacon bits if you want a smoky twist.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A restaurant-style version (Texas Roadhouse / Red Lobster style)
- A spicy Cajun version
- Or a quick 20-minute microwave shortcut version