Ingredients
- 1 loaf crusty Italian bread
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon zest, or paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Cook shrimp in a skillet until pink; chop into small pieces.
- In a bowl, mix shrimp, crab, cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic, parsley, Old Bay, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Slice Italian bread into 12–14 chunks, keeping bottoms attached.
- Gently separate each section and fill with the seafood mixture.
- Brush top of loaf with melted butter and sprinkle with extra garlic or seasoning if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden and melty.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Filling can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Use any sturdy bread like sourdough or French bread.
- Increase mozzarella for more cheesy pull.
- Add lemon zest or red pepper flakes to customize flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bomb
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
