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Best Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl with Shrimp, Crab, and Scallops Recipe

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A luxurious coastal seafood bread bowl stuffed with a creamy mixture of shrimp, crab, and scallops, enriched with cream cheese, Parmesan, and mozzarella. This recipe delivers a rich, cheesy, and golden baked delight perfect for seafood lovers.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large stuffed bread bowl (serves 2-3)

Ingredients

Bread Bowl

  • 1 large crusty bread bowl (sourdough or artisan round)

Seafood Filling

  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup crab meat
  • 1/2 cup scallops

Sauce and Aromatics

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cheeses

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for toasting and baking the bread bowl.
  2. Prepare Bread Bowl: Cut the top off the bread bowl and hollow out the center carefully, creating a cavity for the filling. Toast the hollowed bread bowl in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes to create a crispy base.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Cook Seafood: Add the shrimp and scallops to the skillet and cook until they turn opaque, indicating they are properly cooked. Then gently stir in the crab meat to warm through.
  5. Create Sauce: Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Add cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  6. Add Cheeses: Stir in half of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, mixing until evenly combined and melted into the sauce.
  7. Fill Bread Bowl: Spoon the creamy seafood mixture into the toasted bread bowl. Top with the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake: Place the filled bread bowl in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top, and serve immediately for a warm, comforting seafood meal.

Notes

  • Use a thick sourdough bread bowl for the best structural integrity and to prevent sogginess.
  • To make ahead, prepare the seafood filling in advance and refrigerate until ready to assemble and bake.
  • Avoid microwaving the bread bowl when reheating; instead, re-bake to maintain crispness and texture.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Coastal American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/best-stuffed-seafood-bread-bowl-with-shrimp-crab-and-scallops-recipe/