Description
This stuffed seafood bread bowl is a savory and hearty dish filled with a creamy seafood mixture, baked inside a crusty bread loaf, making it perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a comforting main course.
Ingredients
- 1 round loaf of sourdough or crusty bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1/2 lb crab meat (preferably lump)
- 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the center, leaving about 1-inch thickness around the sides and bottom. Set the removed bread aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until just pink, about 2-3 minutes. Add crab meat, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in cream cheese until melted and combined.
- Add mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, and green onions. Mix well.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl.
- Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot with the reserved bread pieces or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time.
- For extra spice, add a dash of hot sauce or more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 bread bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
