Crabby Shrimp Garlic Bread Bombs (Print Version)
Crispy bread filled with shrimp, creamy cheese, and garlic for a hearty, flavorful appetizer.
# Ingredients:
→ Bread Base
01 -
1 loaf crusty Italian bread
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60 ml unsalted butter, melted
→ Seafood Filling
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450 g fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
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225 g cream cheese, softened
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60 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
→ Flavor Boosters
06 -
15 g fresh parsley, finely chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Red pepper flakes, as desired
# Instructions:
01 -
Chop shrimp into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until uniformly blended.
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Slice the Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise and carefully hollow out the center of each half, ensuring a sturdy shell remains to support the filling.
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Distribute the seafood mixture evenly between the hollowed bread halves, gently pressing the filling into each cavity.
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Preheat the oven to 190°C. Brush the outside of each bread half with melted butter. Wrap tightly in aluminium foil and bake for 15 minutes on a baking tray.
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Remove the foil from the bread halves and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp.
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Allow the bread to stand for a few minutes. Slice into portions and serve warm.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavour, garnish with additional fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon before serving.