Description
Creamy seafood delights fill this irresistible Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl, delivering coastal comfort with every savory bite. Freshly baked bread cradles succulent seafood, inviting you to savor a delectable maritime feast that promises pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped
- 1/2 pound crab meat, shredded or lump
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large round bread loaf (sourdough or Italian)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Meticulously hollow out the bread loaf, carefully removing the interior while preserving the sturdy crust to create a rustic edible vessel.
- Sauté aromatic vegetables in olive oil until they become translucent and release their fragrant essence, developing a rich flavor foundation.
- Introduce succulent seafood into the skillet, gently cooking shrimp and crab until they transform to a vibrant pink hue and reach perfect tenderness.
- Infuse the mixture with a harmonious blend of robust seasonings, creating a complex flavor profile that tantalizes the palate.
- Incorporate velvety cream cheese and luxurious heavy cream, stirring continuously to achieve a silky, uniform consistency that embraces the seafood.
- Integrate melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, allowing them to weave through the seafood mixture and create a decadent, stretchy texture.
- Transfer the sumptuous seafood filling into the prepared bread bowl, pressing firmly to ensure a compact and generous presentation.
- Bake in a preheated oven until the top achieves a golden-brown crust and the interior becomes delightfully bubbly and inviting.
- Elevate the dish with a bright citrus finish by drizzling fresh lemon juice and sprinkling vibrant chopped parsley across the surface.
- Serve immediately, encouraging guests to tear apart the crisp bread bowl and scoop out the rich, creamy seafood filling.
Notes
- Customize the bread type by using sourdough or whole wheat for added nutrition and unique flavor profiles.
- Prevent seafood from becoming rubbery by avoiding overcooking and removing from heat immediately when shrimp turns pink.
- Transform into a gluten-free version by substituting bread bowl with a hollowed-out cauliflower or large bell pepper for low-carb dieters.
- Make ahead by preparing seafood mixture in advance and refrigerating, then baking just before serving to save time during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg