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Creamy Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Sourdough Bread Bowl

Close-up of a crusty bread bowl generously filled with creamy stuffed seafood, garnished with parsley.
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A rich and cheesy shrimp and crab bake served in a crusty sourdough bread bowl, perfect for parties or a cozy weekend meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 round sourdough loaf (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb lump crab meat, drained
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut off the top of the sourdough loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell. Reserve the removed bread for dipping.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped chives, black pepper, salt, and paprika. Mix until well combined and creamy.
  4. Gently fold in the peeled shrimp and drained crab meat into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Do not overcook. Let them cool slightly.
  6. Add the slightly cooled shrimp to the crab mixture and stir gently to combine.
  7. Spoon the seafood mixture evenly into the hollowed-out sourdough bread bowl.
  8. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  9. Place the stuffed bread bowl on a baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
  11. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with the reserved bread pieces for dipping.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, you can brush the inside of the bread bowl with melted butter before adding the filling.
  • If you don’t have sourdough, another crusty round loaf will work.
  • This appetizer is a great crowd-pleaser for game days or holiday gatherings.
  • You can add other seafood like cooked scallops or crawfish.

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