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Crabby Shrimp Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs You’ll Crave!

Delicious garlic bread stuffed with a creamy shrimp filling, perfect for a savory snack or appetizer.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf crusty Italian bread
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise and hollow out the insides to create a bread bowl.
  3. In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
  5. In a bowl, mix the cooked shrimp, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Stuff the shrimp mixture into the hollowed-out bread halves.
  7. Place the stuffed bread on a baking sheet and brush the tops with melted butter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the bread is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the shrimp mixture.
  • These can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.

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