Shrimp Baked Potato

This Shrimp Baked Potato recipe is smothered in a homemade creamy Cajun sauce and then topped with juicy shrimp.

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This recipe costs about $21.71 to make. The recipe makes four servings for approximately $5.42 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Russet potatoes – $1.92 – Kosher salt – $0.06 – Butter – $0.28 – Medium shrimp – $9.99 – Cajun seasoning – $0.39 PER SERVING COST: $5.42 PER SERVING COST: $5.42 RECIPE COST: $21.71 RECIPE COST: $21.71 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Rub the potatoes with oil and salt, then bake for an hour.

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Cook the shrimp for two minutes on each side. Season with the Cajun seasoning and the Old Bay spice.

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Set shrimp aside then cook minced garlic in melted butter, then add bouillon cubes and heavy cream.

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Remove pan from the heat and mix in the cheeses, and lemon juice. Next, return the shrimp to the pan and coat them in the sauce.

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Cut the potatoes open. Finally, spoon the shrimp sauce over the potatoes.

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