Cheesy Seafood-Stuffed Bread Bowl: Creamy, Cheesy, and Irresistible
A crusty sourdough bread bowl filled with tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, creamy garlic sauce, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 large round sourdough bread loaf
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
8 oz cooked crab meat
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp melted butter, optional
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut off the bread top and hollow out the loaf, leaving sturdy walls.
3. Brush the inside with melted butter if desired. Bake for 5–8 minutes.
4. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add shrimp and cook until opaque and 145°F (63°C) internally.
6. Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
7. Add mozzarella, Parmesan, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper.
8. Fold in crab meat, lemon juice, and parsley. Adjust salt to taste.
9. Spoon the seafood mixture into the toasted bread bowl.
10. Bake for 10–15 minutes until hot and the cheese is bubbly.
11. Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Use a sturdy sourdough or artisan bread loaf.
Freshly grated cheese melts smoothly.
Substitute extra shrimp or cooked lobster for crab meat.
Keep the filling thick to prevent soggy bread.
Refrigerate seafood leftovers promptly and consume within 3–4 days.
Reheat the filling to 165°F (74°C).
Serve with salad, roasted vegetables, or toasted bread.
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