Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl
Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl is a delightful dish that combines tender shrimp and rich crab meat enveloped in a creamy filling, all nestled inside a warm, crusty bread bowl. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this interactive meal invites guests to dig in and savor every bite. With its inviting aroma and impressive presentation, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round crusty bread loaf (sourdough or French)
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cooked crab meat (preferably lump)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut off the top of the bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving about an inch of bread on the sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, parsley, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Generously stuff the seafood mixture into the hollowed-out bread loaf.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bread bowl (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg