Name: Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 4 large round bread rolls or sourdough loaves; 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for brushing); 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 0.5 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped; 0.5 lb crab meat (lump or claw); 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half); 0.5 cup chicken or seafood broth; 0.25 cup cream cheese, softened; 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning; 0.25 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

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Why Make This Recipe

Stuffed seafood bread bowls are the perfect dish for seafood lovers. They combine the flavors of shrimp and crab with creamy goodness, all served in a warm, crispy bread bowl. It’s a fun way to enjoy a meal and is great for gatherings, parties, or a cozy night in. Plus, it brings a touch of elegance to your table without being too complicated to make!

How to Make Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl

Ingredients:

4 large round bread rolls or sourdough loaves
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
0.5 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
0.5 lb crab meat (lump or claw)
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
0.5 cup chicken or seafood broth
0.25 cup cream cheese, softened
0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
0.25 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the bread rolls or loaves and hollow out the centers, leaving a thick wall inside.
Brush the inside and outside of the bread bowls with olive oil or melted butter.
Bake the bread bowls for 10–15 minutes until they are golden and crispy.
While the bread is baking, heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until it is softened. Then, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add the chopped shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink. Stir in the crab meat.
Pour in the cream and broth, stirring to combine all ingredients.
Add in the cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, mixing until everything is smooth and creamy.
Season the mixture with Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper to taste. Let it simmer gently for a few minutes until thickened.
Spoon the seafood filling into the prepared bread bowls and sprinkle extra mozzarella or Parmesan on top.
Bake the stuffed bread bowls for an additional 5–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy with the bread tops or extra crusty bread for dipping, along with lemon wedges on the side.

How to Serve Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl

Serve the stuffed seafood bread bowls warm, garnished with some fresh parsley. They are great as a main dish or as a shared appetizer. Don’t forget to offer lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the filling for added flavor!

How to Store Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl

If you have leftovers, let them cool down completely. Wrap the stuffed bread bowls tightly in plastic wrap or store them in an airtight container. You can keep them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, place them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes until warm.

Tips to Make Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl

Use fresh seafood for the best flavor. If you can’t find fresh shrimp or crab, frozen seafood works well too.
Don’t skip the baking step for the bread bowls; it makes them crispy and helps hold the filling.
Adjust the spices to your taste. If you like it spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper!
For a richer flavor, substitute the broth with seafood stock.

Variation

You can customize this recipe by adding other seafood like scallops or lobster. For a vegetarian option, replace the seafood with sautéed mushrooms or a medley of your favorite vegetables.

FAQs

Can I make the filling ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the seafood filling in advance. Just store it in the refrigerator and fill the bread bowls right before baking.

What type of bread works best?
Sourdough loaves or large round rolls work great because they are sturdy and hold up well with the filling.

Can I freeze the stuffed bread bowls?
Yes, you can freeze the filled bread bowls. Wrap them well in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Just remember to thaw and reheat them thoroughly before serving.

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Author: harper-elise
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Diet: Pescatarian

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Description

Delicious stuffed seafood bread bowls filled with shrimp and crab, served in crispy bread, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the bread rolls or loaves and hollow out the centers, leaving a thick wall inside.
Brush the inside and outside of the bread bowls with olive oil or melted butter.
Bake the bread bowls for 10–15 minutes until they are golden and crispy.
While the bread is baking, heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until it is softened. Then, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add the chopped shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink. Stir in the crab meat.
Pour in the cream and broth, stirring to combine all ingredients.
Add in the cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, mixing until everything is smooth and creamy.
Season the mixture with Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper to taste. Let it simmer gently for a few minutes until thickened.
Spoon the seafood filling into the prepared bread bowls and sprinkle extra mozzarella or Parmesan on top.
Bake the stuffed bread bowls for an additional 5–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.