Description
Crabby Shrimp-Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs are a delightful fusion of crispy, buttery garlic bread and succulent shrimp filling. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of savory flavors, enhanced by the aromatic garlic and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Garlic Bread:
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Shrimp Filling:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on both halves.
- In another bowl, combine the shrimp, cream cheese, mozzarella, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper. Mix until the shrimp are well coated.
- Stuff the shrimp mixture generously into the hollowed-out bread halves.
- Wrap the stuffed bread in aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Unwrap the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the bread is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice into individual servings.
Notes
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed garlic bread bomb
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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