BROCCOLI AND SHRIMP-STUFFED POTATOES

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This is a twist to the traditional twice baked potatoes. A meal itself or great as a side with a good steak!

Provided by Kim127

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large baking potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups broccoli, 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup water
1 cup diced cooked shrimp
1/2 cup sour cream
salt
pepper
3 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Wash the potatoes, prick them and bake in preheated oven for about an hour or until tender.
  • Set aside.
  • In a 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  • Add the garlic and broccoli and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add 1/4 cup water, cover and let steam for 2-3 minutes or until broccoli is crisp tender (if water not evaporated at this point, pour off any water left).
  • When cool enough to handle, halve the potatoes lengthwise.
  • Scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving a thin shell.
  • Mash the potato.
  • Add the broccoli mixture, shrimp, sour cream and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir gently until mixture is combined.
  • Spoon the filling into the potato skin shell and transfer to a well-buttered shallow baking dish.
  • Spoon any leftover filling around the potato shells.
  • Sprinkle the top fo the potatoes with Parmesan cheese and dot with butter.
  • Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.3, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 276.8, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 10.9

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