Ingredients
– 1 large crusty bread bowl (sourdough or artisan round)
– ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
– ½ cup crab meat
– ½ cup scallops
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 shallot, finely chopped
– ½ cup heavy cream
– 2 ounces cream cheese
– ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Gather and prepare all ingredients, including peeling and deveining the ½ pound of shrimp, and mincing the garlic and chopping the shallot for efficient cooking.
2-Preheat the oven to 375°F and hollow out the bread bowl carefully to avoid breaking the crust.
3-In a mixing bowl, combine the ½ pound shrimp, ½ cup crab meat, and ½ cup scallops with the sautéed garlic and shallot mixture.
4-Add ½ cup heavy cream, 2 ounces cream cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth, then mix in half of the ¼ cup grated Parmesan and ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
5-Spoon the seafood mixture into the toasted bread bowl and top with the remaining cheese.
6-Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbly, then garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Last Step:
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🍞 Use a thick sourdough bread bowl for best structure and crispness.
🔥 Toast the bread bowl before filling to avoid sogginess.
🦞 Prepare the seafood filling a day ahead and refrigerate for convenience.
♨️ Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven to keep the bread crust crisp; avoid microwaving.
🌿 Experiment with variations like lobster instead of shrimp or add baby spinach and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Coastal, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 546
- Sugar: 2.8 g
- Sodium: 601 mg
- Fat: 36.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 19.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32.9 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 27.5 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
