Description
Savory seafood bread bowl recipe delights diners with creamy, rich coastal flavors. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients blend perfectly for a memorable dining experience you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound scallops
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased baking dish for the seafood mixture.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, delicately blend the succulent seafood medley including shrimp, scallops, and crab with cooked rice, creamy soup, and rich mayonnaise.
- Incorporate finely chopped green onions and zesty Old Bay seasoning into the maritime mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Gently fold in shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to intermingle with the seafood components.
- Carefully season the mixture with a precise balance of salt and pepper, enhancing the natural maritime flavors.
- Transfer the luxurious seafood blend into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Optional: Sprinkle a delicate layer of breadcrumbs across the top for an added crispy texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve piping hot, accompanied by fresh lemon wedges or a crisp side salad to complement the rich seafood medley.
Notes
- Use super fresh seafood for the most vibrant, delicious flavor profile and avoid any fishy undertones.
- Swap white rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb, gluten-free alternative that maintains the dish’s creamy texture.
- Pat seafood completely dry before mixing to prevent excess moisture that could make the filling watery and lose its rich consistency.
- Consider adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra crunch and a subtle spicy kick that complements the seafood’s delicate taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg