Crabby Shrimp-Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs – The Ultimate Cheesy Seafood Explosion!

Ever dreamed of combining cheesy garlic bread with creamy, savory seafood? These Crabby Shrimp-Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs are here to blow your taste buds away! Stuffed with tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, cream cheese, and bursting with flavor, this recipe turns ordinary bread into a gourmet appetizer or indulgent dinner favorite.

 Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 cup lump crab meat (drained if canned)
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Bread:

• 1 large loaf of crusty Italian bread or French baguette
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
• 1 tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Filling

1. Cook the chopped shrimp in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes or until pink and cooked through. Let cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
3. Stir in the cooked shrimp, crab meat, minced garlic, green onions, mozzarella cheese, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined.

Step 2: Hollow the Bread

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the loaf into 2-inch rounds or mini bread “cups,” making sure not to slice all the way through.
3. Use a spoon to hollow out the center of each piece, creating a pocket for the filling.
4. Mix the melted butter with garlic and parsley. Brush inside the bread pockets generously.

Step 3: Fill and Bake

1. Spoon the seafood filling into each hollowed bread pocket.
2. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of each.
3. Arrange the stuffed bread bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the tops are golden and bubbly.

 Serving Ideas:

• Serve warm with lemon wedges for extra zing.
• Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
• Add a dipping sauce like ranch, garlic aioli, or sriracha mayo for even more flavor.