Description
A creamy and indulgent seafood medley of shrimp, crab, and scallops nestled in a crusty, toasted bread bowl. Perfect for cozy dinners or an impressive gathering centerpiece.
Ingredients
- 1 crusty round loaf (sourdough or Italian), hollowed out
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat (or imitation crab)
- 1/2 lb bay scallops
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice top off bread and hollow out center, leaving a 1-inch thick wall. Brush inside with melted butter and toast for 10-12 minutes.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add shrimp, scallops, and crab meat. Cook until just opaque, then remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining butter and cream cheese to skillet. Stir until melted. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, and Old Bay seasoning. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Fold seafood back into the sauce. Stir in lemon juice.
- Spoon mixture into toasted bread bowl. Bake for 10 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Add cayenne or hot sauce for spice.
- Use Gruyère, mozzarella, or cheddar for variation.
- Filling can be served over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes if bread bowl isn’t available.
- Spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms can be added for extra veggies.