Description
Indulge in these delicious Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Bread Bowls, featuring succulent shrimp in a creamy cheese sauce served in a hollowed-out bread bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimps, peeled and deveined
- 4 round bread loaves (such as sourdough or small baguettes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat.
- Prepare Bread Bowls: Cut the tops off the bread loaves and hollow out the center to create a bowl shape. Save the removed bread for other uses like croutons if desired.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimps and cook until pink and opaque, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Add lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Components: Add cooked shrimp back into the cheese sauce and mix well. Spoon the shrimp and cheese mixture into the prepared bread bowls.
- Bake Bread Bowls: Place the filled bread bowls on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Be cautious not to overcook the shrimp; they should be tender and just cooked through.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheese combinations for varying flavors.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cheese sauce.
- For a more robust flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg