Description
This Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl is a hearty, creamy dish featuring shrimp, crab, and melty cheese nestled in a crusty sourdough loaf. It’s the ultimate comfort meal—rich, savory, and visually stunning. Perfect for dinner parties or indulgent weekends.
Ingredients
- 1 large round sourdough bread loaf
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice off the top of the bread loaf and hollow out the center.
- Toast the bread bowl for 5–10 minutes to firm up the inside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink. Stir in crab meat and remove seafood from skillet.
- Add flour to skillet and stir to form a roux.
- Gradually add stock, then cream, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Season with paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Return seafood to the skillet and stir gently.
- Spoon the mixture into the toasted bread bowl.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes