Here’s a rich, creamy, restaurant-style Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl recipe that’s perfect for impressing guests — or just treating yourself. Think of a crusty sourdough bread bowl overflowing with a decadent seafood chowder-meets-creamy dip.
BEST Stuffed Seafood Bread Bowl
Ingredients:
For the seafood filling:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)
- 1/2 cup seafood or chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp cayenne or hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat (drained)
- 1/2 cup cooked scallops or fish, flaked
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or green onions
For the bread bowl:
- 1 large round sourdough loaf or boule
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)