Irresistible Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowls
These delightful stuffed seafood bread bowls combine a variety of seafood with a creamy filling, all encased in a delicious bread bowl. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an impressive appetizer!
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 4 large round bread rolls e.g., sourdough or ciabatta
- 1 cup cooked shrimp chopped
- 1 cup cooked crab meat shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- to taste salt
- Extra mozzarella cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully hollow out each of the bread rolls, keeping the tops intact. Leave a thin layer of bread on the bottom and sides to hold the filling. Set the tops aside for later.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into each hollowed-out bread roll generously. If desired, sprinkle extra mozzarella cheese on top of each filled bread bowl.
- Place the filled bread bowls on a baking sheet and cover them with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the filling is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Replace the tops on the bread bowls, if desired.
Notes
You can customize the filling by adding other seafood like scallops or mussels.
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
These bread bowls can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving for a warm, fresh dish.