Hot Seafood Bread Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 large sourdough bread loaf with a crisp crust
→ Seafood Mix
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1/2 pound juicy shrimp, cooked and chopped into pieces
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1/2 pound fresh crab meat in chunks
→ Creamy Base
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded fresh
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1/2 cup room-temperature cream cheese
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1/3 cup real mayo
→ Seasonings & Aromatics
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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2 garlic cloves, minced into a paste
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1/4 cup finely sliced green onions
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1 teaspoon Old Bay spice blend
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven on and let it heat up to 375°F (190°C).
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Grab your loaf of sourdough and carefully cut out the center. Leave some thickness on the sides so it can hold the filling. Keep those bread chunks – they'll be great for dipping!
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Mix the mayo, cream cheese, mozzarella, minced garlic, green onions, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and Old Bay seasoning in a big bowl. Keep stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
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Gently fold the chopped shrimp and crab into your creamy base. Be careful not to break the pieces too much – you want them to stay chunky and visible.
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Pour your seafood mix right into the bread bowl. Spread it out evenly, then place the loaf onto a baking sheet. Bake it for about 20-25 minutes, or until the top looks golden and the filling is bubbling.
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Take it out of the oven, toss a handful of chopped green onions on top, and dig in while it’s warm. Use those bread chunks for scooping up the cheesy dip!
# Notes:
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You can prepare the filling a day early, but don’t assemble it with the bread until you’re ready to bake.
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If you’re hosting, use smaller bread loaves to make personal servings for everyone.
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Got no bread? No worries – bake the filling alone in a casserole or baking dish instead.