Description
Experience the delight of our Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl, a creamy, cheesy dish that perfectly combines shrimp, crab, and scallops in a rich sauce, all served in a crispy bread bowl. This recipe is ideal for elevating any dinner party or enjoying a cozy night at home. With its impressive presentation and customizable ingredients, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that will leave your guests raving. Easy to make with just 15 minutes of prep time, this dish offers a comforting taste that feels indulgent yet simple. Dive into this culinary treat and impress your family and friends!
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the top off the bread bowl and hollow out the center.
- Place the hollowed bread on a baking sheet and toast for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and scallops; cook until opaque, then stir in crab meat until heated.
- Lower heat and pour in heavy cream, adding cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth.
- Mix half of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses into the seafood mixture.
- Fill the toasted bread bowl with the creamy seafood mixture; top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bread bowl (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg