This stuffed seafood bread bowl recipe is a creamy, cheesy delight filled with tender shrimp, crab meat, and savory spices. A comforting seafood feast served in a crusty bread bowl, it’s the perfect recipe for cozy dinners or weekend treats.
4 large bread bowls (sourdough or French rolls)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped
1/2 lb crab meat (lump or imitation)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the bread bowls and hollow them out. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
Add shrimp and crab meat. Cook for 3–4 minutes until shrimp is pink.
Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Cook until melted and creamy.
Season with Old Bay, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Spoon the seafood mixture into each bread bowl.
Place filled bowls on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Garnish with extra parsley and serve hot.
Use fresh or frozen seafood; thaw thoroughly before cooking.
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra texture.
Great for entertaining or special dinners.
Find it online: https://cookingwithsandra.com/stuffed-seafood-bread-bowl-recipe/