Crabby Shrimp Garlic Bread Bombs are the ultimate indulgent appetizer or snack. They combine a warm crusty bread base with a creamy, cheesy seafood filling that includes fresh shrimp and crab meat. Brushed with garlic butter and baked until golden, these little bread bombs are crispy on the outside and rich and savory on the inside. Perfect for parties, game nights, or just a fun weekend treat, they are as comforting as they are impressive.
Ingredients
Bread base
1 loaf crusty Italian bread or French bread
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Seafood filling
1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
1 cup lump crab meat (fresh or canned, well-drained)
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, finely sliced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the Italian bread loaf into large bite-sized chunks or cut into rounds if you prefer a neater shape. Set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes until just pink. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the cooked shrimp, crab meat, and green onions until evenly combined.
Hollow out the bread pieces slightly by scooping out the center. Fill each hollow with a generous spoonful of the seafood mixture.
Mix the melted butter, garlic, and parsley together. Brush the tops of the bread bombs with the garlic butter mixture.
Arrange the filled bread bombs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the bread is golden and the filling is hot and bubbly.
Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
These Crabby Shrimp Garlic Bread Bombs are rich, savory, and absolutely addictive. The seafood filling is creamy and flavorful, while the bread soaks up the garlic butter and crisps beautifully in the oven. The combination of shrimp and crab makes them taste luxurious without being too complicated to prepare.
You can adjust the recipe depending on your preferences. If you want a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes to the filling. For a cheesier finish, sprinkle a little extra mozzarella on top before baking. These also work well with small dinner rolls instead of a loaf, making them more like stuffed sliders.
They are best eaten warm, straight out of the oven, when the cheese is gooey and the bread is crisp. If you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator for up to two days and reheat in the oven to restore the crisp texture.
Crabby Shrimp Garlic Bread Bombs are an appetizer that always gets attention. They’re hearty enough to serve as a small meal with a salad on the side, but they also shine as a party snack or game day platter. Once you try them, you’ll find yourself making them again and again.