Description
This Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl is a rich and creamy comfort dish featuring succulent shrimp and crab, baked into a golden bread bowl. It's a perfect appetizer or main course for seafood lovers, packed with flavor and cheesy indulgence. Great for parties, gatherings, or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
1 large sourdough bread bowl
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped
1/2 lb lump crab meat
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: hot sauce or Old Bay seasoning for extra kick
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the top off the bread bowl and hollow out the center, saving the insides for dipping.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
Add shrimp and cook until just pink. Stir in crab meat and cook for another 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, mix in cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, lemon juice, and green onions. Stir until melted and creamy.
Season with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
Spoon the mixture into the hollowed bread bowl. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 15–20 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.
Serve warm with bread chunks, crackers, or veggie sticks.
Notes
You can substitute seafood with canned tuna or salmon if desired.
Add spinach or artichokes for extra flavor and texture.
Make ahead tip: Prep the filling in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled bread bowl portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg