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    Loaded Shrimp Fries Recipe

    Published: Jun 28, 2022 · Modified: Dec 27, 2024 · By: Brendan Cunningham

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    Crunchy, cheesy, and packed with flavorful toppings, these loaded shrimp fries are just what you need to spice up your next dinner. This seafood poutine recipe is super easy to make with basic ingredients but it packs so much flavor that it might become your new favorite shrimp dish.

    An angled overhead view of a dish with cooked Shrimp and Fries Casserole

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Shrimp Fries Recipe
      • Ingredients
      • How to make loaded shrimp fries 
        • Step 1: Make the Creamy Basil Parmesan Sauce
        • Step 2: Cook the Fries and Shrimp
        • Step 3: Bake and Serve
        • Optional Tips
      • How to Store Shrimp Fries
      • FAQs About This Shrimp Fries Recipe
        • Can I use frozen shrimp?
        • Does this recipe work with fish sticks or other seafood? 
      • Wrapping it all up 
    • More Shrimp Recipes
    • Loaded Shrimp Fries Recipe
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    The Best Shrimp Fries Recipe

    This loaded shrimp and fries recipe is so quick and easy to make that I just can’t stop making it at home.

    The crispy golden fries are topped with a creamy basil parmesan sauce, buttery seasoned shrimp, and melty shredded parmesan cheese to take it to another level. Honestly, every bite of this seafood poutine is an explosion of flavors.

    And since this recipe makes 2 casserole dishes worth, this loaded shrimp and fries recipe is truly a show-stopping dish to serve if you're hosting friends or making dinner for the fam.

    So, if you're craving seafood - or just something savory - this shrimp fries recipe is sure to hit the spot. Oh, and for even more seafood goodness, bookmark this fried mahi mahi and this addictive lobster mac and cheese for later!

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    Ingredients

    Ok, so one of my favorite things about this shrimp fries recipe is that it's made with common easy-to-find ingredients. ingredients. Usually, I have most - if not all of these ingredients - at my house at any given time and I'm sure you probably do as well.

    Sounds pretty darn convenient, right?!

    Anyway, here's a closer look at everything you’ll need to make this loaded shrimp and fries recipe:

    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ lb shrimp (tails and shells removed, deveined)
    • 1 Tablespoon butter
    • Old Bay seasoning, to taste
    • 2 cups seasoned French fries
    • Oil for frying
    • 5 oz shredded parmesan cheese
    • 1 green onion (for garnish - optional)

    Like I said, super simple stuff! 

    Now, if you don't want to use regular french fries and are looking for a healthier alternative, I recommend using either low carb french fries or fried yuca in their place.

    By the way, if you have to run to the store, don’t forget to stock up on extra shrimp to make these crazy delicious Red Lobster shrimp scampi!

    An overhead view of a plate with uncooked shrimp covered in spice.

    How to make loaded shrimp fries 

    Alright, so this seafood poutine may have a lot of components but isn’t hard to make at all. It’s done in about 30 minutes from start to finish, and everything stays nice and warm for serving.

    With all that said, here’s how to make the best loaded shrimp and fries on planet earth!

    Shrimp frying in a pan.

    Step 1: Make the Creamy Basil Parmesan Sauce

    First things first, prep and slice your green onion and set 'em aside for later. And this is an optional step but it will give your shrimp fries a pop of color and flavor that really elevates the dish to restaurant-quality.

    Anyway, with that done, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat, bringing it to a simmer. You’ll want to reduce the cream by half, which will take approximately 15 minutes. 

    Once your cream has reduced, stir in the parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Then, lower the heat to keep the sauce warm while you prepare your shrimp and fries.

    An overhead view of a pot with hot oil and fries frying.

    Step 2: Cook the Fries and Shrimp

    Next, set a deep pan over medium-high heat and bring your oil to 375°F (190°C). You can also use a deep fryer for this if you have one.

    Then, deep fry your french fries for around 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Now, remove them from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

    Next, rinse and clean your shrimp, patting them dry with a paper towel, then season with Old Bay seasoning to taste.

    Now, melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat and add your seasoned shrimp to it. Then, cook the shrimp, stirring often to prevent burning the spices, until the shrimp is opaque and pink - about 5 minutes.

    Step 3: Bake and Serve

    After the shrimp have cooked, divide the french fries into two 18.6 oz baking dishes, or something similar in size.

    Sprinkle the shrimp on top, followed by the warm creamy cheese sauce and more shredded parmesan cheese on top.

    Bake in an oven preheated to 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Garnish with your chopped green onion and enjoy!

    Optional Tips

    The versatility of this loaded shrimp fries recipe is why I keep coming back to it again and again.

    Change it up by adding garlic, cayenne, or your favorite spice alongside your Old Bay seasoning. Or, add some zing with a squeeze of fresh lemon. 

    You can even drizzle this ranch dressing on top to make the flavors even better. 

    How to Store Shrimp Fries

    As you know, this shrimp fries recipe will make two casserole dishes worth. But if you only want one seafood poutine, just cut this recipe in half.

    Now, these loaded shrimp and fries are best eaten immediately since they’ll lose a lot of their crispiness when refrigerated.

    But if you do choose to store them, you can transfer the seafood poutine into an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for about 1-2 days.

    Then if you want to reheat the meal, you can reheat it in a baking dish in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.

    An overhead view of a dish with cooked Shrimp and Fries Casserole and a fork sitting in it.

    FAQs About This Shrimp Fries Recipe

    Can I use frozen shrimp?

    Yes! You can use frozen shrimp for this recipe. I actually prefer to use frozen shrimp for any shrimp recipes. Frozen shrimp actually tends to be fresher than fresh shrimp believe it or not. Fresh shrimp loses its freshness by the day if it's sitting out on the ice. So I recommend using frozen shrimp, and if you do, here are a few ways to thaw it.

    Does this recipe work with fish sticks or other seafood? 

    Yes, this recipe does work with fish sticks. You can replace the french fries with fish sticks for the ultimate seafood poutine. And you can definitely use other seafood or proteins for this recipe too. If you want, you can use chicken instead of the shrimp and have a chicken and fries poutine. 

    An angled overhead view of a dish with cooked Shrimp and Fries Casserole

    Wrapping it all up 

    Well, that’s how to make seafood poutine.

    This easy seafood poutine is a delicious addition to your regular dinner rotation. It's hearty, filling, and oh-so-easy to put together - what's not to love?!

    So, if you like seafood, I've got a feeling you'll really like this loaded shrimp and fries recipe. And everyone else who tries it is sure to love it too - atleast that's always been the case when I make it.

    Anyway, I hope you like these shrimp fries as much as I do.

    If you make this recipe be sure to let me know what you think in the comments.

    Oh, and don’t forget to check out our Youtube channel and Instagram for more deliciousness!

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    More Shrimp Recipes

    If you liked this loaded shrimp fries recipe and want to give some more recipes a try, we have a ton on the blog that I think you'll like.

    Check all of these out:

    • Shrimp casserole
    • Cajun shrimp fried rice
    • Vietnamese shrimp toast
    • General Tso shrimp
    • Blackened shrimp
    • Bourbon chicken and shrimp
    • Shrimp lo mein
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    Loaded Shrimp Fries Recipe

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    Crunchy, cheesy, and packed with flavorful toppings, these loaded shrimp fries are just what you need to spice up your next dinner. This seafood poutine recipe is super easy to make with basic ingredients but it packs so much flavor that it might become your new favorite shrimp dish.

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 2 dishes 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    1 cup heavy cream

    ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

    1 teaspoon dried basil

    Salt and pepper to taste

    ½ lb shrimp (tails and shells removed, deveined)

    1 Tablespoon butter

    Old Bay seasoning, to taste

    2 cups seasoned French fries

    Oil for frying

    5 oz shredded parmesan cheese

    1 green onion (for garnish - optional)

    Instructions

    1. Dice the green onion and set aside.
    2. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan and simmer on medium low, about 15 minutes, until cream is reduced by half.
    3. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Lower the heat and keep warm while you prepare the shrimp and fries.
    4. Heat the oil in a deep pan on medium-high heat or a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 C).
    5. Deep fry the French fries for about 5 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Set aside.
    6. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with the paper towel.
    7. Sprinkle the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning to taste. 
    8. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter until melted.
    9. Cook the shrimp, stirring often, until pink and opaque, about 5 minutes and drain.
    10. Place the French fries in two 18.6 ounce oven safe baking dishes, divided evenly. Top the fries with the shrimp, divided evenly.
    11. Add the heavy cream from earlier and the cheese and bake at 375°F for about 10 minutes, or until it melts. Serve with the green onions.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 dish
    • Calories: 1,373
    • Fat: 3
    • Carbohydrates: 33
    • Protein: 136

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    1. Em

      June 28, 2022 at 11:53 am

      The parm sauce in this was incredible!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Lila

      June 30, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      I made the cajun shrimp you have on your site and used it for this and it was excellent!

      ★★★★★

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