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Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 hours ahead and gently reheated, but assemble just before serving 1x

Description

A luxurious and indulgent seafood dish featuring fresh shrimp, crab meat, and bay scallops in a rich creamy sauce, served in warm sourdough bread bowls for an elegant presentation.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large round sourdough bread bowls
  • 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz crab meat, picked clean
  • 8 oz bay scallops, side muscles removed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp mixed fresh herbs (parsley and chives)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Bread Bowls: Cut tops off bread bowls and hollow out centers, leaving 1-inch thick walls. Save removed bread for dipping.
  2. Warm Bread: Place hollowed bowls on baking sheet and warm in 350°F oven for 5 minutes until crispy.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Cook Seafood: Add shrimp and scallops to skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until shrimp turns pink. Gently fold in crab meat.
  5. Create Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  6. Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh herbs and immediately spoon mixture into warm bread bowls. Serve with reserved bread pieces.

Notes

  • Test bread bowl strength by gently pressing walls – they should feel firm and not give way under pressure
  • Pat seafood completely dry before cooking to prevent excess moisture from making the filling watery
  • Warm your serving plates in a low oven so the bread bowls stay crispy longer
  • Reserve some fresh herbs for garnish to add a pop of color and fresh flavor just before serving
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bread bowl
  • Calories: 685 calories
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 1250mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 52g
  • Cholesterol: 285mg

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