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Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl Recipe

Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl Recipe
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4.8 from 22 reviews

This Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl is a delightful appetizer featuring a crusty sourdough or Italian bread loaf filled with a savory mixture of fresh shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, herbs, and cheddar cheese. Baked until golden and bubbly, this dish offers a perfect blend of creamy and seafood flavors with a crispy bread shell, ideal for sharing at gatherings or as a starter to any meal.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 1 crusty sourdough or Italian bread loaf

Seafood Filling

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup crab meat, fresh or canned
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bread Bowl: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut off the top section of the bread loaf and carefully hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell to hold the filling without leaking.
  2. Mix the Seafood Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shrimp, crab meat, garlic powder, lemon juice, and the chopped parsley and dill. Mix thoroughly until all components are well incorporated.
  3. Add Cheese for Richness: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese into the seafood mixture, enhancing its creaminess and flavor.
  4. Stuff the Bread: Spoon the seafood and cheese mixture into the hollowed bread loaf, filling it generously until the filling is slightly overflowing.
  5. Bake the Bread Bowl: Place the stuffed bread loaf on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread bowl to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with crispy vegetables or crackers for a delicious seafood appetizer experience.

Notes

  • Substitute shrimp with other seafood like scallops or lobster for a different flavor profile.
  • To avoid soggy bread, ensure the filling mixture isn’t too wet before stuffing the loaf.
  • Use fresh herbs for the best taste, but dried herbs can be substituted in a pinch.
  • Leftover seafood mixture can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and used as a dip.
  • For added texture, sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top before baking.

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Keywords: Seafood bread bowl, stuffed bread appetizer, shrimp and crab recipe, baked seafood dish, creamy seafood appetizer

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