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Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl Recipe

Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl Recipe
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4.6 from 28 reviews

Indulge in this savory Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl, a decadent appetizer featuring a creamy blend of shrimp, crab, and cheeses baked to perfection inside a hollowed sourdough loaf. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a special treat.

Ingredients

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Bread Bowl:

  • 1 large round sourdough bread loaf

Seafood Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
  • 1/2 pound lump crab meat
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Hollow Out Bread: Slice the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the center, leaving a 1-inch shell.
  3. Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, then add shrimp and cook until pink.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheeses, seafood, and parsley.
  5. Fill Bread Bowl: Spoon the seafood mixture into the bread bowl.
  6. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  7. Serve: Serve warm with reserved bread chunks or crackers.

Notes

  • Consider using lobster instead of crab.
  • Experiment by adding spinach or artichokes for variation.

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