Description
Crabby shrimp-stuffed garlic bread bombs are a savory, crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring crusty Italian bread filled with creamy cheese, tender shrimp, garlic, and herbs. Crispy on the outside and rich inside, they’re perfect for parties or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf crusty Italian bread (about 16 ounces)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Chop the shrimp into small, bite-size pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mozzarella, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until evenly blended.
- Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise and hollow out the center of each half, leaving about ½-inch shell.
- Spoon the shrimp mixture into each hollowed bread half, pressing gently to fill evenly.
- Brush the outer crust of the bread with melted butter.
- Wrap each filled bread half in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Unwrap the foil and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Add cooked crab meat for a more luxurious filling.
- Lemon zest or smoked paprika adds extra flavor depth.
- Use small rolls for individual portions and adjust baking time accordingly.
- Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Avoid microwaving leftovers to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
