Description
Indulge in a rich seafood experience with a creamy, savory stuffing in a crusty bread bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small round sourdough bread bowls
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb crab meat, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- To start preparing your Delightful Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While your oven heats, take your sourdough bread bowls and carefully cut the tops off. You want to hollow out the insides gently, ensuring to leave about a 1-inch border around each bowl’s edge. Set these tops aside for later; they’ll be perfect for dipping!
- Next, grab a large skillet and place it over medium heat. Add the olive oil, allowing it to warm up before tossing in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté these until they’re fragrant and softened—typically around 2-3 minutes. The aroma will already start to tickle your taste buds!
- Once the onions and garlic are ready, add in the shrimp. Cook them for about 2-3 minutes until they turn a lovely pink and become opaque. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the skillet and chop them into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Then, it’s time to add the star of the show—crab meat! Return to the skillet and add the shredded crab, heating it up for another couple of minutes. You want this to be warmed through, not overcooked, so be mindful of your timing.
- After the crab is heated, lower the heat and slowly pour the heavy cream into the skillet, stirring consistently to combine. Next, sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, Old Bay seasoning, optional cayenne pepper, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well until you have a creamy and smooth seafood mixture bustling with flavor and personality.
- Now fold in those delicious chopped shrimp we prepared earlier, ensuring they blend seamlessly into the creamy mixture. Remove the skillet from heat and prepare to fill your beautiful sourdough bowls.
- Begin spooning the sumptuous seafood mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowls, packing it down gently to avoid overflow. Place each filled bread bowl onto a baking sheet, ensuring they have enough space between them to allow for even cooking. Bake in your preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the filling appears to be bubbling. The sight and aroma will be irresistible!
- When it’s done, remove the bread bowls from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant presentation. Serve it right away alongside the reserved tops for dipping, and watch everyone enjoy taking the first delightful bites!
Notes
This recipe yields about four servings, making it an excellent option for a small family or gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Protein: 20 g