Hot Seafood Bread Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 whole sourdough loaf, firm and crusty
→ Seafood Mix
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8 ounces flaked fresh crab meat
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8 ounces of cooked shrimp, chopped into pieces
→ Creamy Base
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1/2 cup softened cream cheese at room temp
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1/3 cup good-quality mayo
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded finely
→ Seasonings & Aromatics
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2 cloves fresh garlic, minced small
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1 teaspoon of Old Bay spice blend
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 heaping tablespoon of lemon juice
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1/4 cup chopped green onions
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it can warm up while you prep.
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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!
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Mix cream cheese, mayo, shredded mozzarella, green onions, minced garlic, Old Bay, smoked paprika, and lemon juice until smooth in a bowl.
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Gently mix the crab meat and chopped shrimp with the creamy mixture, taking care to leave nice big chunks of seafood.
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Pour the seafood mixture into the bread bowl. Bake on a tray for a good 20-25 minutes until everything is bubbling and toasted.
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Take out your masterpiece, scatter some green onions on top, and serve it toasty and gooey with the leftover bread bits around it.
# Notes:
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You can get a head start and make the filling one day in advance—just load it into the bread last minute.
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Making single servings? Use small bread rolls for individual portions.
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Don’t have a bread bowl? It works just as well baked in a dish.