Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy texture of our Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl, where the warm, crusty bread cradles a luscious filling of succulent seafood and savory spices. Each bite bursts with the flavors of the ocean, complemented by a hint of garlic and herbs, creating a delightful experience that is both comforting and gourmet.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Bread Bowl:
- 1 large round sourdough bread loaf
- For the Seafood Filling:
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup crab meat, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully cut the top off the sourdough bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving about 1-inch of bread on the sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fill the hollowed bread bowl with the seafood mixture, packing it in gently.
- Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; prepare the filling and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use low-fat cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the stuffed bread bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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