Description
Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl is a delightful culinary creation that combines the best of the ocean with creamy, cheesy goodness. This dish features a crusty artisan bread bowl filled with succulent shrimp and lump crab meat mixed in a savory cream cheese filling. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe promises to impress your guests and elevate any meal into a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round artisan bread bowl (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz lump crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Cut off the top of the bread bowl and scoop out some of the insides to create space for the filling.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add shrimp and crab; cook until shrimp turns pink (about 5 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked seafood mixture with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and dill until well blended.
- Spoon the filling into the hollowed-out bread bowl generously.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with extra bread pieces for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 bread bowl (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute shrimp with scallops or lobster for variety. Add lemon juice or zest for brightness. For extra flavor, mix in spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.