Description

A warm sourdough bread bowl filled with a rich, creamy seafood mixture made with shrimp, crab, and cheeses, then baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for cozy dinners or as an appetizer to impress guests.

Ingredients

1 large sourdough bread boule

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 small onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped

1/2 cup cooked crab meat (or imitation crab)

1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice off the top of the sourdough bread boule and hollow it out, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Set the removed bread aside for dipping.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
Add the chopped shrimp and crab meat; cook for about 2 minutes until warmed through.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
Pour in the heavy cream, then mix in the mozzarella, parmesan, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Adjust seasoning with salt as needed, then stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Spoon the seafood mixture into the bread bowl, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Serve hot with the reserved bread pieces or toasted baguette slices.

Notes

Brush the inside of the bread bowl with garlic butter before baking for added flavor.

Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version and check all product labels.

Do not freeze the seafood filling as the texture may separate when thawed.

Store leftover filling separately in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Mini versions can be made using smaller dinner rolls for individual servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 bread bowl with filling
Calories: 395
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 560mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 105mg