Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl

The Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl is a warm, comforting dish that brings together the richness of creamy cheese sauce with the briny sweetness of shrimp, crab, and scallops. Baked into a hollowed sourdough loaf until golden and bubbly, this dish feels luxurious yet easy to make.

Perfect for impressing dinner guests or treating yourself to a cozy night in, it’s a meal you can serve with just a spoon and a smile. Dip the extra bread pieces, scoop from the bowl, and enjoy every savory bite of this irresistible seafood creation.

Ingredients:

• 1 large round sourdough bread loaf (about 8–10 inches wide)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 small onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup chopped shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 1/2 cup lump crab meat (or imitation crab)
• 1/2 cup cooked scallops or white fish, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or green onions (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut a large circle in the top of the sourdough loaf and carefully hollow out the center, leaving about 1 inch of bread around the sides and bottom to form a bowl. Set aside.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant and soft.
4. Add shrimp, crab, and scallops (if using). Cook for 2–3 minutes, just until seafood is opaque. Remove from pan and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute, then slowly whisk in cream and milk until smooth.
6. Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Cook until sauce thickens, 3–5 minutes.
7. Return seafood to the sauce and stir to combine.
8. Spoon the creamy seafood mixture into the hollowed bread bowl.
9. Place filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve warm. Use the reserved bread pieces for dipping!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 540 kcal | Servings: 4 servings