Description
Seafood lovers rejoice with this incredible Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl, a coastal culinary adventure that marries crusty sourdough with succulent ocean treasures. Rich, creamy filling nestled inside golden bread promises a delightful dining experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Stuffing Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup crab meat (canned or fresh)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Bread and Herbs:
- 1 round sourdough or Italian bread loaf
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare a robust bread loaf by carefully removing its crown and excavating the interior, creating a substantial edible vessel for the seafood medley.
- Craft a luxurious filling by blending succulent shrimp, delicate crab meat, velvety cream cheese, zesty green onions, aromatic garlic powder, bright lemon juice, sharp cheddar cheese, fragrant parsley flakes, and a whisper of paprika until thoroughly combined.
- Generously populate the bread’s hollow core with the maritime mixture, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Position the loaded bread bowl on a baking sheet and slide into a preheated oven at 375F (190C).
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the exterior transforms to a golden, enticing hue and the contents bubble with appetizing intensity.
- Allow the creation to rest momentarily, permitting the flavors to settle and the temperature to moderate slightly.
- Slice the bread bowl into inviting segments, revealing the rich, creamy seafood interior, and serve immediately to capture the peak of its sensory appeal.
Notes
- Select a sturdy sourdough or boule bread with thick walls to prevent leaking during baking.
- Remove bread’s inner crumb carefully, leaving about half-inch thickness to create a strong edible container for seafood mixture.
- Consider using fresh seafood for maximum flavor and texture, ensuring shrimp and crab are cleaned and chopped into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like diced chicken or plant-based alternatives for guests with seafood allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg