Description
Indulging in the luxurious and flavorful creation known as Shrimp and Jumbo Lump Crab Garlic Bread is akin to experiencing a seafood lover’s dream come true.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced lengthwise
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 6 oz jumbo lump crabmeat
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, which will prevent the bread from sticking and facilitate easy cleanup later.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Stir until the ingredients are well blended. Spread this aromatic garlic butter evenly onto both halves of the sliced French bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the chopped shrimp, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté the shrimp for about 2–3 minutes, just until they become opaque. Remove them from the heat and allow them to cool slightly.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, gently blend the cooked shrimp with the jumbo lump crabmeat, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined but be careful not to break apart the crabmeat too much.
- Generously spread the seafood mixture over the garlic butter-coated bread halves. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden. For an extra crisp texture, broil the bread for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Once baked to perfection, remove the garlic bread from the oven. Allow it to cool slightly, then slice and serve with optional lemon wedges for a touch of zest.
Notes
Feel free to adapt the recipe according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
Nutrition
- Calories: 200 kcal per slice
- Sodium: 350 mg per slice
- Protein: 12 g per slice