Red Lobster Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes
Transform your baked potato game with this indulgent recipe for Red Lobster Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes, a restaurant-style favorite you can easily recreate at home. These perfectly baked russet potatoes feature a golden, crispy skin encrusted with sea salt and a fluffy, tender interior that’s sure to satisfy. Coated in rich olive oil and generously seasoned, these potatoes bake to perfection in just an hour. Serve them hot with optional toppings like creamy sour cream, melted butter, and fresh chives to elevate every bite. A simple yet sophisticated side dish, these salt-crusted baked potatoes are ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Your family and friends will think they’ve been transported to a fine dining restaurant!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated. Rub the oil over the entire surface of each potato.
Sprinkle sea salt generously over the potatoes, making sure to cover them completely. The salt will form the flavorful crust while baking.
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet or directly on the oven rack for even heat circulation.
Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the inside is tender. You can test for doneness by inserting a knife or skewer into the thickest part of the potato—it should slide in easily.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
Slice each potato open lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork. Serve hot with optional toppings such as unsalted butter, sour cream, and chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.7 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.0 g | 230% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 28041 mg | 1219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.2 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 4096 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
