Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl Recipe
A deliciously creamy and cheesy stuffed seafood bread bowl featuring tender shrimp and lump crab meat combined with a flavorful blend of cheeses and seasonings, baked inside a crispy sourdough shell. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or a comforting main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
Cheese and Dairy
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
Produce and Seasonings
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Bread
- 1 large sourdough bread bowl
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed bread bowl, ensuring a golden crust and bubbly filling.
- Prepare the Bread Bowl: Hollow out the sourdough bread bowl carefully, leaving a sturdy shell with enough bread at the bottom to support the filling. Save the removed bread pieces for dipping later.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, chopped green onions, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Fold in the Seafood: Gently fold the chopped shrimp and lump crab meat into the cheese mixture, being careful not to break the seafood pieces, to evenly distribute the filling.
- Fill the Bread Bowl: Spoon the seafood mixture into the hollowed bread bowl, packing it evenly for consistent texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the stuffed bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until the filling is bubbly and the top is golden brown, with a crispy bread crust.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with extra chopped green onions. Serve warm with the reserved bread pieces, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh lump crab meat and fully cooked shrimp for best flavor and safety.
- Ensure the bread bowl is large enough to hold the filling and provide a sturdy shell.
- Reserved bread pieces can be toasted for extra crunch when used for dipping.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially Old Bay seasoning for personal preference.
- This dish pairs well with a light salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
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