Description
Savory seafood meets crusty bread in this mouthwatering Seafood Bread Bowl that combines creamy, ocean-fresh ingredients nestled in a golden, crisp bread vessel. Seafood enthusiasts will delight in this hearty, indulgent dish that brings Mediterranean coastal flavors right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1/2 pound (226 grams) lump crab meat
- 1/2 pound (226 grams) cooked shrimp, chopped
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
Bread and Seasonings:
- 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
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) to prepare for baking the seafood-filled bread creation.
- Carefully excavate the bread bowl’s interior, creating a robust outer shell while preserving the extracted bread pieces for complementary dipping.
- Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, green onions, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and a splash of lemon juice in a mixing vessel.
- Delicately incorporate the shrimp and crab meat into the creamy mixture, ensuring gentle folding to maintain seafood integrity.
- Transfer the prepared seafood blend into the hollowed bread bowl, distributing the filling uniformly to create a balanced texture.
- Position the loaded bread bowl on a baking sheet, then slide into the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the topping transforms to a golden hue and the interior becomes effervescent.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling additional green onions across the surface, then serve piping hot alongside the reserved bread chunks, crisp crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Choose sourdough or a round artisan bread for the best sturdy shell that won’t get soggy quickly.
- Pat seafood completely dry before mixing to prevent excess moisture that could make filling watery.
- Substitute dairy-free cream cheese and vegan seafood alternatives for plant-based diets without compromising taste.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg