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Loaded Bacon and Shrimp Potato

Loaded baked potatoes stuffed with grilled shrimp, sharp cheddar cheese, butter, black garlic, green onions, sour cream, and crumbled bacon for a flavorful seafood twist on a classic side dish.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 Russet Potatoes
  • 2 cups Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 23 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • Sour Cream, to taste
  • Green Onions, sliced
  • 6 Strips Bacon, cooked and chopped
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Garlic Powder, to taste
  • Olive Oil, for brushing and cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Black Garlic Clove, minced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced

Instructions

  1. Poke the potatoes all over with a fork, wrap in plastic wrap, and microwave for 4-6 minutes depending on size. Brush with olive oil, season outside with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  2. Season shrimp generously with salt and pepper. Heat a pan over medium-high heat with olive oil and butter, add shrimp, cook for 3 minutes, then add minced black garlic and white garlic, cook for another minute until shrimp is cooked through.
  3. Slice open baked potatoes, squeeze sides to open, fluff insides with a fork, and season with salt and pepper. Add a layer of shredded cheddar cheese to the bottom, stuff with cooked shrimp, top with remaining cheese, and melt in the oven.
  4. Top melted potatoes with a dollop of sour cream, sliced green onions, and chopped bacon.

Notes

For crispier skins, bake potatoes directly instead of microwaving. Use medium shrimp for even cooking. Black garlic adds a unique sweet umami flavor; substitute regular garlic if unavailable.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg