Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of a Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl, a delightful dish that impresses at any gathering. This creamy creation features a rich blend of shrimp and crab nestled inside a crusty bread bowl, making it an irresistible appetizer or main dish. With its vibrant flavors and stunning presentation, this recipe is perfect for parties, family dinners, or game day snacking. Plus, it’s easily customizable—swap out shrimp for other seafood like scallops or lobster to cater to your taste!
Ingredients
- Crusty sourdough or Italian bread loaf
- Fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Crab meat (fresh or canned)
- Cream cheese, softened
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh dill, chopped
- Garlic powder
- Lemon juice
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the top of the bread loaf and hollow out the inside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shrimp, crab meat, garlic powder, lemon juice, and herbs.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese until well-mixed.
- Fill the hollowed-out bread with the seafood mixture.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the stuffed bread bowl (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Use high-quality seafood for better flavor. Don’t overfill the bread to maintain its structure. Try adding different herbs for unique flavors.