Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Golden bread bowl filled with creamy seafood, cheeses, and fresh herbs, ideal for sharing and dipping.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - ½ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - ½ cup fresh crab meat, picked over for shells
03 - ½ cup sea scallops, side muscle removed

→ Dairy

04 - 2 tablespoons butter
05 - ½ cup heavy cream
06 - 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
07 - ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
08 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Produce & Seasonings

09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 shallot, finely chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Breads

14 - 1 large crusty bread bowl (sourdough or artisan round)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice off the top of the bread bowl and hollow out the center, leaving walls about ¾ inch thick. Reserve the removed bread for dipping. Toast the hollowed bread bowl in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallot; cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and softened without browning.
03 - Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and scallops are just opaque. Gently fold in crab meat and heat through for 1 additional minute.
04 - Lower heat to low; pour in heavy cream. Add softened cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until cream cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
05 - Stir in half of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - Spoon the creamy seafood mixture carefully into the toasted bread bowl. Top evenly with the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
07 - Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish immediately with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot with reserved bread pieces for dipping.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Use fresh seafood for optimal flavor and texture.
02 - Avoid overcooking seafood to prevent rubbery texture.
03 - Reserve hollowed bread pieces for dipping into the creamy filling.
04 - The filling can be prepared in advance and reheated before filling the bread bowl.
05 - Select a sturdy bread bowl to maintain structure when filled.

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