Description
This Steak and Shrimp Loaded Baked Potato is the ultimate comfort food — a fluffy baked potato filled with tender steak bites, juicy shrimp, steamed broccoli, and topped with a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that combines surf and turf flavors in one delicious dish.
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes (about 10 oz each)
- 6 oz steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes, pierce them with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Place potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender.
- While potatoes bake, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then sear for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Gradually whisk in milk or cream until thickened, then stir in shredded cheddar until smooth and creamy.
- Slice open baked potatoes lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Top with steamed broccoli, steak, and shrimp. Spoon warm cheddar sauce over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken or salmon instead of steak for variation.
- Add cayenne or paprika for a spicy kick.
- Sweet potatoes make a colorful and flavorful alternative.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven for best texture; add milk to loosen the cheese sauce if needed.
- Microwave potatoes for 7–10 minutes to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
