Seafood Loaded Fries Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate seafood-loaded fries topped with succulent shrimp, snow crab meat, and a creamy Cajun sauce. This recipe is a flavor explosion that will satisfy all your cravings!
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Fries:
- 1 lb frozen or fresh French fries
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Seafood Topping:
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup snow crab meat, pre-cooked
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Creamy Cajun Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp hot sauce, or to taste
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Cook the Fries: Preheat oven to 425°F or use an air fryer at 400°F. Toss fries with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Bake or air fry until crispy and golden brown.
- Prepare the Seafood: Heat butter, sauté garlic, add shrimp, paprika, Cajun seasoning, and lemon juice. Cook shrimp, then add crab meat.
- Make the Cajun Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Assemble the Loaded Fries: Arrange fries, top with seafood, drizzle with Cajun sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Extra cheesy? Add shredded Parmesan or Monterey Jack cheese for more flavor.
- Love spice? Sprinkle red pepper flakes or extra hot sauce for a kick.
- Want a crunch? Add crushed bacon or fried onions for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Seafood Loaded Fries, Cajun Style, Appetizer, Shrimp, Crab Meat