Crabby Shrimp Stuffed Garlic Bread – Cheesy, Buttery & Irresistible
This crabby shrimp stuffed garlic bread is the ultimate indulgent appetizer or main dish. With creamy cheese, tender shrimp, sweet crab, and buttery garlic baked inside crusty bread, it’s rich, gooey, and irresistibly delicious—perfect for parties or a cozy treat at home.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
- 1 cup cooked shrimp chopped
- 1 cup crab meat lump or imitation
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2–3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice or hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Slice loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Hollow out some of the center to make room for filling.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice or hot sauce.
- Gently fold in chopped shrimp and crab meat.
- Spread filling evenly into hollowed bread halves.
- Brush melted butter over edges of bread.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until filling is hot and bubbly and top is golden.
- Garnish with parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use canned crab meat if fresh isn’t available (drain well before using).
- Try cheese blends like cheddar or fontina for a flavor twist.
- For spice, add jalapeños or Cajun seasoning.
- Toast bread lightly before stuffing to prevent sogginess.
- Make ahead: prepare, stuff, and refrigerate up to a day before baking.