Old Bay Seafood Loaded Fries by Goodeats5200

Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen french fries
• 8 oz lump crab meat, picked over for shells
• 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp old bay seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Bake or fry the french fries according to package directions until golden and crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
2. Sauté the shrimp in a pan over medium-high heat with a pinch of garlic powder for 3-4 minutes until opaque and cooked through, then set aside.
3. Prepare the cheese sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the cream, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes until smooth and fully melted.
5. Stir the Old Bay seasoning into the cheese sauce until well combined.
6. Assemble the fries by placing them on a platter, topping with the cooked shrimp and lump crab meat, then drizzling generously with the warm Old Bay cheddar sauce.