Description
A luxurious twist on a classic comfort food. A fluffy baked potato is piled high with succulent seafood and smothered in a rich, creamy three-cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb bay scallops
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce potatoes all over with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake directly on the oven rack for 50-60 minutes, or until tender.
- While potatoes bake, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add shrimp and scallops, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until opaque. Remove seafood and set aside.
- In the same skillet, make the cheese sauce. Whisk flour into the remaining butter and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and stir in cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan until melted and smooth. Stir in paprika. Season to taste.
- Slice open the baked potatoes. Fluff the insides with a fork. Top generously with the cooked seafood mixture.
- Pour the warm three-cheese sauce over the seafood and potatoes. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.