Ingredients
– 4 sourdough or round bread loaves
– 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
– 1 cup cooked crab meat, shredded
– 1 cup clams, drained (canned or steamed)
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– ½ cup cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating a Seafood Bread Bowl can become a straightforward journey with these simple steps:
1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the bread: Slice the tops off the bread loaves and carefully hollow out the insides, leaving about 1-inch thick walls. Keep the bread you remove for later use.
3. Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet, melt butter or heat oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
4. Combine the seafood: Mix in the shrimp, crab, and clams with the sautéed onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
5. Prepare the filling: Add the heavy cream, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning to the seafood mixture. Stir until well combined and the cream cheese is melted.
6. Add the cheese: Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt into the mixture, creating a creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Fill the bread bowls: Spoon the seafood mixture generously into each bread bowl, pressing slightly to fit all the filling inside.
8. Bake the filled bread bowls: Place the filled bread bowls on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
9. Garnish: Carefully remove the seafood bread bowls from the oven. Allow them to cool slightly, then garnish with fresh parsley.
These steps will lead you through the process of creating this marvelous Seafood Bread Bowl with ease.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bowls
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Fat: 35g
- Protein: 25g