Description
A comforting and flavorful bread bowl stuffed with a delicious medley of fresh seafood, cream cheese, and aromatic herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh Seafood: shrimp, crab, and scallops
- Large round sourdough or Italian bread
- Cream cheese
- Fresh garlic
- Onions
- Fresh parsley, dill, or chives
- Melty cheese (mozzarella or Parmesan)
- Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread Bowl: Cut the top off your bread and hollow out the inside without tearing the crust.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil over medium heat, add chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Incorporate the Seafood: Add cleaned seafood to the skillet and cook until just opaque.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sautéed seafood, cream cheese, herbs, and seasonings, and stir in cheese.
- Stuff the Bread Bowl: Spoon the filling into the hollowed-out bread bowl and top with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the filling is hot.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve with scooped-out bread.
Notes
Ensure not to overfill the bread bowl to prevent a mess while baking. Consider using whole-grain bread for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: seafood, bread bowl, stuffed seafood, family recipe, comfort food