Description
The Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl is a gourmet twist on comfort food, featuring tender shrimp, succulent crab meat, and melty cheese housed in a rustic sourdough container. This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a showstopping meal that’s surprisingly simple to create.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sourdough bread bowl (8–10 inches in diameter)
- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
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Prepare the Bread Bowl:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the top quarter of the sourdough bread bowl and hollow out the interior, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Lightly toast the empty bread bowl for 5 minutes.
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Create the Seafood Mixture:
- Blend softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and lemon juice.
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Add the Seafood Components:
- Gently fold in chopped shrimp, lump crab meat, and green onions.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Transfer half of the seafood mixture into the bread bowl, sprinkle with 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese, add the remaining mixture, and top with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Notes
- Bread Selection: Use a day-old sourdough with a firm crust.
- Moisture Management: Pat seafood dry before mixing.
- Temperature Timing: Allow the bread bowl to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking.
- Overfilling: Leave at least 1/2 inch of space at the top to prevent overflow.
- Cheese Layering: Layer the cheese for optimal creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g