A comforting and visually impressive seafood dish that is perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or cozy nights in.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Serving Size 6servings
Ingredients
Seafood Filling
1cupshredded mozzarella cheese
0.5lblump crab meatChoose good quality seafood; fresh or frozen works.
0.5lbcooked shrimp, chopped
0.5cupcream cheese, softened
0.33cupmayonnaise
0.25cupgreen onions, finely chopped
Bread Bowl
1round loafsourdough or French breadIdeal for a sturdy and delicious bread bowl.
Instructions
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella cheese, lump crab meat, chopped shrimp, and green onions. Mix until well combined.
Hollow out a bread bowl and fill it with the seafood mixture.
Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet.
Baking
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the seafood mixture is heated through and the top is golden.
Serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a fresh side salad or crispy vegetable sticks. This dish works wonderfully as an appetizer or finger food for parties. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.