Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl (Print-Friendly Version)
Savory bread loaf stuffed with creamy shrimp, crab, fresh herbs, and cheddar. Ideal for sharing at any gathering.
# Ingredients List:
→ Bread Base
01 -
1 large sourdough or Italian bread loaf, unsliced
→ Seafood and Cheese Filling
02 -
250 g shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh or thawed
03 -
150 g crab meat, fresh or canned, drained
04 -
200 g cream cheese, softened
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80 g shredded cheddar cheese
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C. Using a sharp knife, slice the top off the bread loaf and carefully hollow out the interior, leaving a sturdy shell.
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In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese, shrimp, crab meat, garlic powder, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and chopped dill.
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Fold shredded cheddar cheese into the seafood mixture until evenly incorporated.
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Spoon the prepared seafood filling into the hollowed bread loaf, pressing lightly so the mixture is mounded above the rim.
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Position the stuffed bread bowl on a baking tray and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
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Allow to cool briefly before slicing and serving, accompanied by raw vegetable batons or crisp crackers if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure the bread shell is thick enough to hold the filling during baking and serving.