Delightful Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl Recipe
This Delightful Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl is a savory and creamy appetizer perfect for seafood lovers. Using a crusty sourdough or Italian bread loaf as an edible bowl, it’s filled with a luscious mixture of shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, and fresh herbs, then baked until golden and bubbly. Ideal for gatherings or a special treat, this recipe delivers a flavorful seafood experience with a satisfying crunch from the toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Mixture
- 1 cup fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup crab meat, fresh or canned
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Bread Bowl
- 1 crusty sourdough or Italian bread loaf
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the bread bowl.
- Prepare the Bread Bowl: Cut off the top of the bread loaf and carefully hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell to hold the filling.
- Make the Seafood Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shrimp, crab meat, garlic powder, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and dill. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese to the seafood mixture for added richness and flavor.
- Stuff the Bread: Fill the hollowed bread loaf generously with the seafood mixture, allowing it to overflow slightly for a hearty presentation.
- Bake: Place the stuffed bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread bowl to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with crispy veggies or crackers as accompaniments.
Notes
- Using fresh seafood will enhance the flavor, but frozen seafood works well if thawed properly.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the filling.
- You can substitute the cream cheese with mascarpone for a creamier texture.
- Ensure the bread shell is thick enough to hold the filling without leaking.
- This dish is best served warm for optimal flavor and texture.
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