Crabby Shrimp-Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs Recipe
Golden crusty bread filled with creamy, cheesy shrimp & crab goodness – the perfect party bite or indulgent snack!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Crabby Shrimp Filling:
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup cooked crab meat (or imitation crab), shredded
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a kick
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 loaf crusty Italian bread
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil until pink & cooked (3–4 min). Chop into small pieces.
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mozzarella, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, crab meat, and shrimp. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Stuff bread: Hollow out the bread loaf (leave the bottom intact), stuff generously with the seafood mixture.
- Brush with butter: Brush the top with melted butter & extra garlic.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is melty.
- Slice and serve: Let cool slightly, then slice into bite-sized bombs. Serve warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
