Baked New York Potato Strips and Loaded Shrimp

Jumbo Baked Potato:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Wash and dry jumbo potatoes.
3. Brush each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Once cooked, remove from the oven and set aside.

Shrimp:

Ingredients:

• Tailless shrimp, deshelled
• Olive oil
• Ashley’s Seafood Secret seasoning (or your preferred seafood seasoning)

Instructions:

1. Season the shrimp with olive oil and Ashley’s Seafood Secret seasoning.
2. Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they form a nice “C” shape and turn pink. Set aside.

Vegetables:

Ingredients:

• Assorted vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions, mushrooms)
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the assorted vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until soft.
3. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.

Cheese Sauce:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups cream
• 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian herbs

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until bubbles form.
2. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and Italian herbs, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Assembly:

1. Cut a slit in the middle of each baked potato and gently open it.
2. Add a pat of butter and a sprinkle of grated cheese to each potato.
3. Fill the potatoes with the cooked shrimp and sautéed vegetables.
4. Drizzle the cheese sauce over the loaded potatoes.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Baked New York Potato Strips and Loaded Shrimp!