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Seafood Bread Bowl

Savory Seafood Bread Bowl That's Perfect for Every Gatherings

Delicious seafood bread bowl filled with shrimp and crab, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 355

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Bowl
  • 1 Crusty Loaf (sourdough or artisan)
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with mascarpone
  • 1 cup Shrimp (chopped) Can substitute with crab or scallops
  • 1 cup Crab Meat Lobster can also be used
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Herbs (chopped) Parsley and dill work well
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded) Can substitute with mozzarella or gouda

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Seafood Bread Bowl
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut off the top of the crusty loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving about an inch around the crust.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped shrimp, crab meat, garlic powder, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
  4. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese into the seafood mixture.
  5. Spoon the creamy seafood filling back into the hollowed loaf and press down gently.
  6. Place the stuffed bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure fillings are not too wet to avoid sogginess. Customize seafood to personal preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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