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Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl

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The stuffed seafood bread bowl is an indulgent dish combining shrimp, crab, and creamy seasonings, all served in a warm, hollowed-out bread bowl. This is the ultimate showstopper appetizer or main course, perfect for special occasions.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer/Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Ingredients

  • 1 large round sourdough or Italian bread loaf
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped into small pieces
  • 8 oz crab meat (fresh or canned)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra richness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving about an inch around the edges. Save the removed bread for dipping.
  3. Place the hollowed-out bread bowl on a baking sheet.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  5. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Add crab meat and cook for another minute to warm through.
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and cream cheese. Cook until smooth and creamy.
  7. Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, Old Bay seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and the mixture thickens.
  8. Spoon the seafood mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl, filling generously.
  9. If desired, melt butter and drizzle over the seafood mixture.
  10. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  11. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with the reserved bread pieces for dipping.

Notes

  • For a different flavor, you can substitute the seafood for lobster, scallops, or a mix of shellfish.
  • Add spinach or artichoke hearts for extra flavor and texture.
  • To make it spicier, add hot sauce or finely chopped jalapeños to the filling.
  • Store leftover filling in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days; store bread separately to prevent sogginess.

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