Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl (Printable Version)
Creamy shrimp and crab mixture baked in sourdough bread until golden and bubbling - a crowd-pleasing seafood delight.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
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1 large sourdough bread bowl
→ Seafood
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½ pound cooked shrimp, chopped
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½ pound lump crab meat
→ Dairy
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup cream cheese, softened
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⅓ cup mayonnaise
→ Aromatics
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¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
# Steps To Follow:
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Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
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Slice the top off the sourdough bread and hollow out the center to create a bowl. Reserve the removed bread pieces for dipping later.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth. Fold in the chopped shrimp, crab meat, green onions, garlic, and shredded mozzarella until well incorporated.
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Spoon the seafood mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl, spreading it evenly throughout.
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Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbling.
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Garnish with additional green onions or parsley if desired, and serve warm with the reserved bread chunks, crackers, or sliced baguette for dipping.
# Notes and Tips:
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For extra flavor, toast the inside of the bread bowl for 5 minutes before adding the filling.
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Add a bit of hot sauce or diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
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You can substitute cream cheese with sour cream for a lighter filling.