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Delightful Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl Recipe

Delightful Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl Recipe for Cozy Nights

A delightful stuffed seafood bread bowl filled with shrimp, crab, and fresh herbs for a cozy and impressive appetizer experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Bowl
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread Loaf A sourdough or artisan loaf enhances flavor.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for mixing.
  • 1 cup Shrimp Chopped; can substitute with scallops or lobster.
  • 1 cup Crab Meat
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Or use fresh garlic.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Herbs e.g., dill or parsley; dried herbs are acceptable.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Add extra for indulgence.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving about an inch of bread.
  3. Mix cream cheese, shrimp, crab meat, garlic powder, lemon juice, and fresh herbs in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until well-distributed.
  5. Stuff the hollowed-out loaf with the seafood mixture, packing it in densely.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  7. Remove from oven, cool slightly, and serve warm with veggies or crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let filling cool slightly before stuffing to maintain bread crunchiness. Use sturdy bread to prevent collapse. Mix seafood for different flavors. Keep monitoring while baking for desired browning.

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