These Loaded Fries with Shrimp & Steak Goodness are crispy, saucy, and absolutely unapologetic.
🔥 Loaded Fries Topped with Shrimp & Steak Goodness
🍟 Fries Base
- 1 lb frozen crispy fries or fresh-cut potatoes
- Oil + salt
- Paprika or Cajun seasoning (optional)
🥩 Steak
- 8 oz sirloin or ribeye, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
🍤 Shrimp
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp Cajun or Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Squeeze of lemon
🧀 Cheese Sauce (or shortcut!)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- ¾ cup milk
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack
- Salt to taste
(Shortcut: warm up good-quality queso 👀)
😮💨 Optional Saucy Extras (Highly Recommended)
- Garlic aioli
- Chipotle mayo
- Sour cream or ranch
- Hot sauce
👩🍳 How To Make It
1️⃣ Fries first (crispy is non-negotiable)
Bake or air-fry fries until golden and crunchy. Season hot.
2️⃣ Cook the steak
- Season steak slices.
- Sear in a hot pan with olive oil 2–3 min per side.
- Rest, then slice thin.
3️⃣ Cook the shrimp
- Melt butter in pan.
- Add shrimp + seasonings.
- Cook 1–2 min per side until pink.
- Finish with lemon.
4️⃣ Cheese sauce (if making)
- Melt butter, whisk in flour (1 min).
- Slowly add milk, whisk until thick.
- Stir in cheese until smooth.
5️⃣ Assemble like a legend
- Fries on a platter
- Drizzle cheese sauce
- Pile on steak & shrimp
- Finish with sauces, green onions, or chopped parsley
💥 Pro Tips
- Use waffle or crinkle fries for max sauce grip
- Add caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms
- Finish with a light lemon zest for balance