Name: Savory Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 sourdough bread bowls (small round loaves with tops cut and insides hollowed); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped; 1/2 pound lump crab meat, drained and checked for shells; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste

Description

Creamy, savory seafood medley served in a crusty sourdough bread bowl. Loaded with shrimp, crab, and melted cheese, this dish is rich, indulgent, and perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests.

Ingredients

4 sourdough bread bowls (small round loaves with tops cut and insides hollowed)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, finely chopped

1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped

1/2 pound lump crab meat, drained and checked for shells

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Sauté the garlic and onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
Add the chopped shrimp and cook until pink, about 2–3 minutes. Stir in the crab meat and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
Stir in Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Fold in the cooked seafood mixture until evenly combined.
Fill each hollowed bread bowl generously with the seafood mixture.
Place filled bowls on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes or until the tops are golden and bubbling.
Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately while warm and melty.

Notes

Don’t overfill the bread bowls to prevent sogginess.

You can make the filling a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Swap out the seafood with scallops, tuna, or even mushrooms and spinach for a vegetarian version.

To reheat, cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.

The filling can be frozen separately but not in the bread bowls.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bread bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 115mg