Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl
Learn how to make a creamy stuffed seafood bread bowl packed with shrimp, crab, cheese, and flavor—perfect for entertaining!
Ingredients
- 1 large sourdough bread bowl
- ½ lb cooked shrimp chopped
- ½ lb lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bread Bowl
- Carefully cut off the top of the sourdough boule and hollow out the interior, leaving a sturdy shell (about 1–1.5 inches thick). Save the removed bread for dipping or serving on the side.
Step 2: Make the Seafood Filling
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, green onions, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, and lemon juice. Fold in the chopped shrimp and crab gently so the seafood stays intact and nicely coated.
Step 3: Stuff the Bread
- Spoon the creamy seafood mixture into the bread bowl, packing it evenly and leveling the surface.
Step 4: Bake to Perfection
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Step 5: Garnish & Serve
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with extra sliced green onions. Serve warm with bread chunks, crostini, or crackers for dipping into the creamy seafood filling.