Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Stuffed Seafood Soup Bread Bowl. This dish features a rich and creamy seafood chowder, brimming with shrimp, crab, and scallops, all served in a warm, crusty bread bowl. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings, this recipe combines delightful flavors with an impressive presentation that will surely wow your guests. Ideal for seafood lovers, it’s easy to customize based on your preferences or available ingredients. Dive into this heartwarming meal that brings together the best of ocean-inspired flavors and rustic charm.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat
- 1/2 pound scallops, cleaned and patted dry
- 4 large crusty bread rolls (sourdough or artisan rolls work best)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice tops off bread rolls and hollow out insides; brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in seafood stock and heavy cream. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Add shrimp, crab meat, and scallops, cooking until just done (4–5 minutes). Stir in fresh parsley.
- Ladle soup into prepared bread bowls and garnish with additional parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 150mg