Pierce the potatoes with a fork or skewer in two places.
Arrange the potatoes 1 inch apart on paper plates and cook for 12 minutes on the highest setting.
Turn the po tatoes over after 6 minutes and rotate the dish one-quarter of a turn.
Leave the po tatoes to stand for 5 minutes.
Cut a slice from the top of each'potato and use a teaspoon to scoop out the inside.
Take great care not to break the potato shells.
Place the potato centers in a mixer and add the butter, egg yolks, and cream.
Mix until smooth mashed potatoes are formed.
Season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce.
Stir in the shrimp, chives, and half of the grated cheese.
Place the mixture in the potato shells and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Return the potatoes to the microwave oven and cook for 3 minutes on the highest setting.
Rotate the potatoes one-quarter of a turn and cook for 2 more minutes.