Description
Homemade seafood bread bowl brings coastal comfort right to kitchen tables with creamy, luxurious seafood nestled inside a crusty sourdough vessel. Packed with succulent shrimp, crab, and rich herbs, this recipe promises a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1/2 pound (0.23 kilograms) cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 pound (0.23 kilograms) lump crab meat
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
Herbs, Spices, and Other Ingredients:
- 1 large sourdough bread bowl
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the bread bowl by carefully scooping out the interior, creating a sturdy edible vessel. Reserve the extracted bread chunks for accompaniment.
- In a mixing vessel, blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, green onions, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Delicately incorporate chopped shrimp and lump crab meat into the creamy mixture, ensuring gentle folding to maintain seafood integrity.
- Evenly distribute the maritime filling into the bread bowl, pressing gently to eliminate air pockets and create a compact presentation.
- Position the loaded bread bowl on a rimmed baking sheet, sliding into a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Monitor the dish until the surface transforms to a golden-brown hue and the interior becomes effervescent and thoroughly heated.
- Remove from oven and embellish with additional sliced green onions for visual appeal and fresh flavor enhancement.
- Serve immediately alongside reserved bread pieces, crisp crackers, or raw vegetable sticks for an interactive dining experience.
Notes
- Chill seafood mixture briefly before filling to enhance flavor melding and prevent separation.
- Toast bread bowl edges lightly before filling to create extra crispy texture and prevent sogginess.
- Substitute dairy-free cream cheese and vegan seafood alternatives for plant-based version.
- Pat seafood completely dry before mixing to prevent excess moisture and maintain creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 391 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg