SEAFOOD BAKED POTATO RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• POTATOES: Wash potatoes thoroughly, poke with a fork (I use a kebab skewer) and microwave until completely cooked and soft to the touch.
• While they are still warm, cut them in half lengthwise then carefully scoop out centres leaving a shell of the skin about 1/4 inch thick.
• Place the scooped out centres into a separate bowl and mash potato together with sour cream, buttermilk and salt and pepper.
• Stuff the potato shells with the mashed potato and place in a sprayed 8 inch square casserole dish. Set aside. Prepare the topping.
• TOPPING: In a saucepan on low heat combine and stir with a wire whisk: flour, cream cheese, milk, garlic, salt, nutmeg, pepper and heat gently until cream cheese is no longer lumpy.
• Stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice, parmesan cheese and green onion.
• Remove from heat and fold in crab meat and shrimp gently with a rubber spatula.
• Cover and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Spoon the topping mixture over the stuffed potatoes and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and extra Parmesan cheese.
• At this point you can cover the dish with plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight if you want to prepare them ahead.
• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake 20 to 30 minutes until heated through and topping is lightly browned.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Scrub potatoes and dry.
• Place potatoes directly on the center oven rack and bake for 1 hour. During the last 20 minutes of baking time, make the sauce.
• Combine 2 cups milk and heavy cream in a microwave-safe container and microwave on high power for 45 seconds; set aside.
• Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook, stirring continually, until the flour mixture is bubbly. Stir in hot milk and cream, and cook, stirring continually, until mixture comes to a boil, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses until melted, about 1 minute. If the sauce is too thick, stir in more milk, in 2 tablespoon increments, until sauce reaches the desired consistency.
• To assemble, cut open each potato and gently flake the flesh of each potato with a fork. Place 1/4 of cooked shrimp on top of each potato and cover with sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.