LOADED STEAK & SHRIMP BAKED POTATO

Here’s a recipe for a Loaded Steak & Shrimp Baked Potato — a rich, hearty meal all in one potato! This combines juicy steak, garlic butter shrimp, melted cheese, sour cream, and all the classic baked potato fixings.

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🥔 Loaded Steak & Shrimp Baked Potato Recipe

🔸 Servings: 2

🔸 Prep Time: 20 minutes

🔸 Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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🧂 Ingredients

For the Baked Potatoes:

• 2 large Russet potatoes

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Kosher salt (for rubbing)

For the Steak:

• 1 ribeye or sirloin steak (8–12 oz)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 clove garlic (smashed)

• Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)

For the Shrimp:

• 8–10 large shrimp (peeled & deveined)

• 1 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or Cajun seasoning (optional)

For the Toppings:

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup sour cream

• 2 tbsp green onions (chopped)

• 2 tbsp cooked bacon bits

• 1 tbsp butter (for each potato)

• Salt & pepper to taste

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🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Scrub the potatoes clean and dry them.

3. Prick each potato with a fork several times.

4. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle generously with kosher salt.

5. Place directly on oven rack (with foil underneath to catch drips) and bake for 50–60 minutes, until soft inside and crispy outside.

6. Remove and let cool slightly.

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Step 2: Cook the Steak

1. Let the steak sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Pat dry.

2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat with 1 tbsp butter.

4. Sear the steak 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare (or longer to desired doneness).

5. Add smashed garlic and rosemary/thyme while searing. Spoon melted butter over steak (basting).

6. Remove, rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly.

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Step 3: Cook the Shrimp

1. In the same pan or a clean skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.

2. Add garlic, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and paprika or Cajun seasoning.

4. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

5. Squeeze in lemon juice and toss. Set aside.

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Step 4: Assemble the Loaded Potatoes

1. Cut a slit in the top of each baked potato and gently squeeze the ends to open.

2. Fluff the insides with a fork. Add a pat of butter and salt to taste.

3. Layer in:

   • Shredded cheese (let it melt)

   • Sliced steak

   • Shrimp

   • Sour cream

   • Bacon bits

   • Green onions

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🧄 Optional Add-ons:

• Drizzle with garlic butter from the pan

• Add sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions

• Sprinkle with parsley or chives for extra color

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🍽️ Tips:

• For extra cheesy potatoes, mix cheese into the potato flesh while fluffing.

• Use a meat thermometer for perfect steak (135°F for medium-rare).

• Want more flavor? Marinate shrimp in lemon, olive oil, and garlic for 30 mins before cooking.