Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl
A fun and delicious seafood medley tucked inside a crunchy bread bowl, perfect for gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
For the Bread Bowl
- 1 large large crusty bread bowl (sourdough or artisan round)
For the Seafood Filling
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup crab meat
- 1/2 cup scallops
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the top off the bread bowl and carefully hollow out the center.
- Toast the hollowed bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes to make it crispy.
Cooking
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Sauté the minced garlic and chopped shallots until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and scallops to the skillet and cook until they are just opaque.
- Gently stir in the crab meat and warm it through.
- Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream.
- Add the cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir everything until smooth.
- Mix in half of the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into the toasted bread bowl, making sure it is filled well.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake the filled bread bowl for 12-15 minutes, or until it is bubbly and golden brown.
Serving
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Consider using a mix of your favorite seafood for custom flavors. To maintain crispness, reheat leftovers carefully, as the bread can soften.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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