Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl. This delightful dish features a creamy and cheesy filling made from succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and lump crab meat, all encased in a perfectly toasted crusty bread bowl. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night at home, this recipe combines flavors that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. The warm, garlicky cheese mixture paired with the crispy exterior makes for a dish that’s not just delicious but also visually stunning—a true centerpiece for any table.
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
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the top of the bread bowl and hollow out the center. Toast in the oven for about 8–10 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and scallops; cook until opaque (3–4 minutes). Stir in crab meat to heat through.
- Lower heat and add heavy cream, cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth.
- Mix in half of both cheeses until well combined.
- Fill the toasted bread bowl with the seafood mixture and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled bread bowl (300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg