Delightful Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl Recipe
This delightful stuffed seafood bread bowl recipe features tender seafood, creamy fillings, and a crispy bread bowl that makes for an impressive, delicious appetizer or main course. Perfect for seafood lovers, it’s an easy yet elegant dish to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 large round sourdough bread (or bread bowl of choice)
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped
- 1/2 lb (225g) crab meat (or imitation crab)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread Bowl:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the top off the round loaf of sourdough bread and hollow out the inside, leaving a thick layer of bread around the edges to form a bowl. Set the hollowed-out bread aside. - Make the Seafood Filling:
In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the shrimp and crab meat, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the seafood is just cooked through. - Prepare the Cream Sauce:
In a separate saucepan, combine the heavy cream and cream cheese over low heat, stirring until smooth and combined. Stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. - Mix Seafood and Sauce:
Add the cooked seafood mixture to the cream sauce and stir gently to combine. Cook on low for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. - Stuff the Bread Bowl:
Spoon the seafood and cream mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl. Make sure it’s packed in evenly, then place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet. - Bake:
Place the stuffed bread bowl in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and golden on the outside, and the filling is bubbly. - Garnish and Serve:
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately, offering extra pieces of bread for dipping.
Notes
- Feel free to swap the seafood for your favorites—lobster, scallops, or even a combination of different types of seafood.
- If you prefer a lighter version, you can use a lower-fat cream cheese or swap the heavy cream for a lighter option like half-and-half.
- This recipe can be made ahead by preparing the seafood mixture and storing it in the fridge until ready to bake.
