Description
Seafood lovers rejoice with this irresistible Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl recipe that brings coastal flavors right to your table. Rich, creamy filling nestled in a crusty bread vessel will transport you to a seaside dining experience with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped shrimp
- 1 cup lump crab meat
Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Base and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 large sourdough bread bowls
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing for a delectable seafood-filled bread experience.
- Transform bread bowls by carefully slicing off their tops and gently excavating the interior, maintaining a sturdy ½-inch protective shell.
- Heat a skillet and gently melt butter, then introduce minced garlic, diced onions, vibrant bell peppers, and crisp celery, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and aromatic.
- Sprinkle flour into the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously for one minute to create a smooth base, then gradually incorporate cream and milk, whisking until the sauce reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Introduce succulent shrimp and delicate crab meat to the creamy mixture, enhancing with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow the seafood to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, absorbing the rich flavors.
- Fold in mozzarella cheese, stirring until it melts completely and creates a smooth, enticing filling.
- Generously ladle the seafood mixture into the prepared bread bowls, crowning each with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
- Arrange the filled bread bowls on a baking sheet and slide into the preheated oven, baking for 12-15 minutes until the top turns golden and the contents bubble enticingly.
Notes
- Choose crusty sourdough or round boules for the best bread bowl texture and stability.
- Ensure seafood is patted dry before cooking to prevent excess moisture and maintain thickness of filling.
- Consider using gluten-free bread bowls or gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version of this dish.
- Swap seafood with plant-based alternatives like hearts of palm or jackfruit for a vegetarian adaptation that maintains similar texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 830 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 51 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg