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About This Healthy Recipe
A fluffy whole baked potato holds warm garlicky prawns, cool avocado and a small spoonful of lemon yogurt. Tomatoes give each plate a fresh component without a separate dressing. The contrast is intentional: the prawns are cooked shortly before serving, while the avocado and yogurt stay cool until the potatoes are opened.
The potato weight is raw, with skin, before baking; water loss does not mean the recipe needs another potato. The shrimp weight excludes shells and tails before cooking.
All 20 g olive oil is counted, including any left on the tray or in the pan. Prawns treated with added salt can produce a higher sodium result than the generic raw reference. For another preparation, see Healthy Shrimp Avocado Feta Whole-Wheat Wrap.
Why Readers May Like It
- 1Measured portions, a clear filling method and practical doneness checks.
- 2Clear dry, cooked and drained ingredient weights.
- 3Four measured meal portions with potatoes, filling and listed sides included.
Recipe Summary and Estimated Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated from the listed ingredient weights and the specific USDA records or manufacturer references linked below. Weights labeled dry, raw, cooked or drained must be matched to that state.
4 servings
One serving is one quarter of the base batch. Values are estimates rather than laboratory analysis.
Per one quarter of the base recipe
Per one quarter of the base recipe
Per one quarter of the base recipe
Per one quarter of the base recipe
Brands, drained weights, substitutions and final serving sizes can change these values.
Ingredient-by-Ingredient Nutrition Breakdown
Gram weights are the calculation basis; household measures are approximate. The table includes all listed oil, sauce and toppings. All listed potato skins, filling, measured oil, sauces and sides are included. Baking changes water weight; weigh potatoes raw, before cooking.
| Ingredient | Amount used | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White baking potatoes with skin, raw, scrubbed and dried | 4 potatoes, about 300 g / 10 1/2 oz each | 1200 g | 924 kcal | 24.6 g | 209.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Raw shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined, tails removed | 1 lb 5 oz edible raw weight | 600 g | 510 kcal | 120.6 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| Avocado flesh, raw, skin and stone removed | about 2 small avocados; weigh flesh | 240 g | 384 kcal | 4.8 g | 20.5 g | 35.2 g |
| Plain nonfat Greek yogurt | about 2/3 cup | 160 g | 94 kcal | 16.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.6 g |
| Fresh lemon juice, divided | 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon | 48 g | 11 kcal | 0.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Tomatoes, raw, diced | about 2 medium-large tomatoes | 320 g | 58 kcal | 2.8 g | 12.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Garlic, raw, peeled and finely grated | about 2 cloves | 8 g | 12 kcal | 0.5 g | 2.6 g | 0 g |
| Fresh parsley, washed and chopped | about 1/4 cup loosely packed | 12 g | 4 kcal | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Olive oil: 8 g for potatoes and 12 g for shrimp | about 1 1/2 tablespoons total | 20 g | 177 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 20 g |
| Table salt: 1 g for potatoes and 1 g for shrimp | about 1/3 teaspoon total | 2 g | 0 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Black pepper, ground | about 1/2 teaspoon | 1 g | 3 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.6 g | 0 g |
| Full recipe estimate | 4 servings | — | 2177 kcal | 170.3 g | 255.9 g | 60.8 g |
How This Nutrition Estimate Was Prepared
- Match each listed ingredient to its linked food record or stated label reference.
- Multiply the per-100-g values by the listed gram weight and add the unrounded ingredient values.
- Divide the full calculation by four servings, then round for the cards.
- Recalculate if you change the ingredient brand, amount or serving yield.
Ingredient cells are rounded independently. The footer sums displayed cells; per-serving cards use the unrounded calculation, so small rounding differences are expected. Final cooking yield and brands can change the estimate.
Ingredients
Measured ingredients
Step-by-Step Preparation
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Equipment
- Instant-read food thermometer (paid link)
- Rimmed baking sheet (paid link)
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- Chef knife and chopping board (paid link)
- Mixing bowls (paid link)
- Kitchen tongs (paid link)
- Oven mitts (paid link)
Before You Start
The potato weight is raw, with skin, before baking; water loss does not mean the recipe needs another potato. The shrimp weight excludes shells and tails before cooking.
Allow about 105 minutes for preparation, preheating, baking the potatoes and preparing their filling. Some tasks overlap; doneness checks take priority over the clock. Measure the listed oil before cooking and keep the sides within the stated four portions. Use the raw, dry, cooked or drained state specified for each ingredient.
Preheat and prepare four potatoes
10–15 minutes, including oven preheatingHeat the oven to 400°F / 200°C conventional, or 350°F / 180°C fan. Scrub and dry four potatoes totaling 1,200 g with their skins on. Prick each several times with a fork, rub all four with 8 g of the measured oil and distribute 1 g salt over their skins. Set them on a rimmed baking sheet without foil. A digital kitchen scale (paid link) helps keep the measured quantities consistent.
Bake until the centers soften
60–80 minutes, overlapping steps 3–6Bake for 60–80 minutes, turning once after about 35 minutes. A thin knife should eventually slide into the center without a firm core. Start checking around 60 minutes and allow longer for unusually thick potatoes; use this baking interval to prepare the toppings rather than adding those tasks after the potatoes are done.
Make the cold lemon topping
5 minutes during bakingBefore handling raw seafood, stir the yogurt with 24 g lemon juice, half the parsley and the black pepper in a mixing bowl (paid link). Cover and refrigerate. Dice the tomatoes into a separate clean bowl and refrigerate them as well. Keep the avocado whole for now to limit exposed flesh browning.
Prepare the raw prawns safely
4 minutes near the end of bakingWhen the potatoes are about 15 minutes from tenderness, pat the weighed peeled prawns dry. Keep them cold until the pan is ready. Grate the garlic on a board kept separate from ready-to-eat ingredients; wash hands and clean any surfaces or utensils that touched raw seafood.
Cook the prawns in two batches
10–14 minutes for two batchesHeat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 6 g oil. Add half the prawns in a single layer with half the garlic and half the remaining salt. Cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, reducing heat if garlic catches. The flesh must be pearly and opaque throughout; check the thickest pieces for 145°F / 63°C. Transfer to a clean bowl and repeat with the other 6 g oil, prawns, garlic and salt.
Cut the avocado just before assembly
3 minutes immediately before servingHalve and stone the avocado carefully, scoop out 240 g edible flesh and dice it. Toss with the remaining 24 g lemon juice and the rest of the parsley using clean utensils. Do not mix it into the hot pan; its cool creamy pieces should remain distinct from the cooked prawns.
Open and fluff each potato
3 minutesConfirm all four potatoes are tender, then remove the tray using oven mitts. Cut a lengthwise slit in each, press the sides gently with protected hands and loosen the flesh with a fork. Keep all the flesh and skin as part of the four portions; no butter or extra oil is needed.
Add the measured toppings and serve
3 minutesDivide the cooked prawns, avocado, lemon yogurt and tomatoes into four equal shares. Put one share of prawns and avocado into each potato, spoon the yogurt over or alongside and add the tomatoes to the plate. Serve promptly while the prawns and potato are hot; refrigerate components promptly if saving any portions.
How to Know It Is Ready
Potatoes have no firm center when pierced. Prawns are pearly and opaque throughout and the thickest pieces reach 145°F / 63°C.
Fluffy potato flesh and a lightly firm skin, with tender opaque prawns, cool avocado cubes and a spoonable yogurt finish.
One baked potato and one quarter of the filling, listed sides, sauce and measured oil.
What This Meal Provides and What to Consider
Meal Balance
- The measured batch supplies about 42.6 g protein per serving.
- Potatoes, filling, listed accompaniments and measured cooking oil are included in the complete portion.
Things to Consider
- Contains crustacean shellfish and milk from Greek yogurt. Check seafood packaging for declared sulphites and other additives; assess cross-contact when cooking for an allergy.
- Energy, sodium and saturated fat still depend on ingredients and portion size. This meal does not guarantee a particular fitness or health result.
Who May Enjoy This Recipe?
Baked potato meal planning
Home cooks looking for a measured seafood lunch or dinner.
Home cooking
All 20 g olive oil is counted, including any left on the tray or in the pan. Prawns treated with added salt can produce a higher sodium result than the generic raw reference.
Measured portions
People who want to understand how ingredient weights relate to a four-serving batch.
How to Adjust the Meal
Smaller appetite
Serve a smaller portion and save the rest safely. Recalculate nutrition for the portion you actually eat.
Larger appetite
Choose an appropriate larger portion or accompaniment and include those ingredients in the meal calculation.
Protein adjustments
If changing the main filling, potato size or side, use its product label and recalculate. The amount can also change texture and cooking requirements.
Substitutions, Dietary Notes, and Allergens
Practical Substitutions
- Replace parsley with the same weight of fresh dill if preferred. A dairy-free yogurt replacement changes protein, allergens and the estimate; use a product suited to the intended eater and recalculate.
- A different potato size or filling changes cooking time, portion size and nutrition. Adjust the method and recalculate when substituting.
Allergen Information
Contains crustacean shellfish and milk from Greek yogurt. Check seafood packaging for declared sulphites and other additives; assess cross-contact when cooking for an allergy.
Check packaged ingredient labels for the allergens relevant to you. A substitution changes both the recipe and the calculation.
Storage and Meal Preparation
Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours, or within 1 hour when surroundings exceed 90°F / 32°C. Use shallow containers and a refrigerator at 40°F / 4°C or colder. Use safely handled cooked leftovers within 3–4 days; reheat hot leftovers to 165°F / 74°C.
Keeping This Baked Potato Meal
Refrigerate potatoes and filling in separate shallow containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F / 32°C. Remove any foil before chilling; this recipe bakes without foil. Keep at 40°F / 4°C or below and use within 3–4 days, counting from the earliest cooking of any component. Follow an earlier ingredient use-by date. Do not leave potatoes on the counter to cool completely. Keep yogurt, tomatoes and avocado separate from the hot components. Avocado has best texture on the day it is cut; prepare fresh avocado when serving stored hot components.
Reheating the Meal
Reheat only the portions needed. Split the potato so heat can reach its center, cover in a microwave-safe dish with a vented lid, turn during heating and allow a brief standing time. Check several places in the potato and hot filling for 165°F / 74°C; a fixed number of minutes is not a safety check. Keep cold yogurt and tomatoes refrigerated during reheating and add them afterward. Cut fresh avocado for the reheated serving; reheated prawns can become firmer.
Follow USDA leftovers guidance. For another baked potato and filling combination, browse Black Bean and Corn Stuffed Baked Potato with Lime Yogurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
The stated cooking method and nutrient estimate use raw peeled prawns. Ready-cooked prawns need different handling and cooked-weight calculations; do not treat their weight as equivalent to raw.
The two common regional names describe the recipe ingredient, but species and product size vary. Use raw peeled edible pieces and check the thickest pieces for doneness.
Cut it close to serving and coat it with the measured lemon juice. Refrigeration and less air exposure slow browning, but they do not extend safe storage time.
Use the serving controls to scale gram quantities and serving count. Use additional trays or cook more batches; cooking time does not simply double. Household notes describe the base four-serving recipe.
Nutrition Sources and Recipe Notes
These values are planning estimates, not individualized nutrition advice. Use labels for your exact products when precision is important. The recipe has not been kitchen-tested and the image is a generated illustration of the intended dish.
Nutrition Data Sources
See our Nutrition Calculation Methodology for weights, rounding and substitutions.
Food Safety Reference
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