Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of a Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl, a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of your favorite seafoods in a warm, toasted bread bowl. This recipe features succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and delectable crab meat enveloped in a creamy, cheesy filling, enhanced by aromatic garlic and shallots. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this dish not only impresses with its presentation but also satisfies with its comforting texture. Customize it with your preferred seafood and cheeses to make it your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large crusty bread bowl (sourdough or artisan round)
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup crab meat
- 1/2 cup scallops
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the top of the bread bowl and hollow out its center.
- Toast the hollowed-out bread for about 8–10 minutes until lightly crisp.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and scallops; cook until opaque (about 3–5 minutes). Stir in crab meat for an additional minute.
- Lower heat; add heavy cream, cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in half of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted into the sauce.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into the toasted bread bowl; top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled bread bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg