Shrimp Garlic Bread Bombs (Printable Version)
Warm bread full of shrimp, melty cheese, and garlic. Such a hearty, tasty crowd-pleaser.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread Base
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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
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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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Chop shrimp into bite-sized pieces. In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until thoroughly blended.
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Slice the Italian bread loaf lengthwise. Carefully hollow out the center of each half, leaving enough bread around the edges and base to support the filling.
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Evenly distribute the shrimp filling inside both bread halves, pressing gently into all spaces. Preheat oven to 190°C. Brush the exterior of the bread with melted butter. Wrap the filled loaf tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking tray. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for 5 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
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Allow the baked loaf to rest for a few minutes. Slice into portions with a sharp knife and serve each piece warm.
# Additional Notes:
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For added brightness, garnish with extra parsley or finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon.