Hot Seafood Bread Bowl (Version imprimable)

A rich and cheesy shrimp and crab filling, bubbling inside a whole crusty bread. Perfect for sharing at events.

# Composition:

01 - 1 whole sourdough loaf, firm and crusty

02 - 8 ounces flaked fresh crab meat

03 - 8 ounces of cooked shrimp, chopped into pieces

04 - 1/2 cup softened cream cheese at room temp

05 - 1/3 cup good-quality mayo

06 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded finely

07 - 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced small

08 - 1 teaspoon of Old Bay spice blend

09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

10 - 1 heaping tablespoon of lemon juice

11 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions

01 - Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it can warm up while you prep.

02 - Grab your sourdough loaf and cut a hollow space in the middle. Don't toss those bread bits though—they're perfect for dipping later!

03 - Mix cream cheese, mayo, shredded mozzarella, green onions, minced garlic, Old Bay, smoked paprika, and lemon juice until smooth in a bowl.

04 - Gently mix the crab meat and chopped shrimp with the creamy mixture, taking care to leave nice big chunks of seafood.

05 - Pour the seafood mixture into the bread bowl. Bake on a tray for a good 20-25 minutes until everything is bubbling and toasted.

06 - Take out your masterpiece, scatter some green onions on top, and serve it toasty and gooey with the leftover bread bits around it.

01 - You can get a head start and make the filling one day in advance—just load it into the bread last minute.

02 - Making single servings? Use small bread rolls for individual portions.

03 - Don’t have a bread bowl? It works just as well baked in a dish.