03/11/2026
โจ๏ธ Easy Grandma's Cheesy Shrimp & Crab Bread Bowl Recipe ๐ฆ๐ง
๐ Ingredients:
1 large sourdough or artisan round bread bowl
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup lump crab meat
1/2 cup scallops
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
๐จโ๐ณ Steps:
1๏ธโฃ Prepare the Bread
Preheat oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Cut the top off the bread bowl and hollow out the center to create a sturdy shell. Toast in the oven for 8โ10 minutes until lightly crisp.
2๏ธโฃ Cook the Seafood
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot and sautรฉ for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Add shrimp and scallops and cook for 3โ4 minutes until just opaque. Gently stir in the crab meat.
3๏ธโฃ Make the Cream Sauce
Reduce heat to low. Add heavy cream, cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir slowly until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
4๏ธโฃ Add the Cheese
Mix in half of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Stir until melted and fully combined into the sauce.
5๏ธโฃ Fill and Bake
Spoon the seafood mixture into the toasted bread bowl. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella on top. Bake for 12โ15 minutes until golden, bubbly, and slightly browned.
โฑ Nutrition & Timing:
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total Time: 40 min
Servings: 4
Approx. 620 Calories | 38g Protein per serving
