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Delicious Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl

A hollowed-out loaf of crusty bread filled with a creamy, flavorful seafood mixture, perfect for seafood lovers and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Bowl
  • 1 large loaf large round loaf of bread (sourdough or any crusty bread)
For the Seafood Filling
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup cooked crab meat
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Carefully slice off the top of the bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving a thick enough wall for structure. Save the bread pieces for later.
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  2. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
Bake
  1. Spoon the creamy seafood filling into the hollowed bread loaf, packing it in gently.
  2. Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the bread is lightly toasted.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot with the reserved bread pieces for dipping!

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes.