4.9 from 27 votes
Creamy Shrimp Scampi Bread Bowl
Creamy Shrimp Scampi Bread Bowl can be an easy appetizer or entree, dipping bread in the rich scampi sauce with succulent shrimp.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 1219 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Toasted Bread Bowl:
- 1 round Italian bread loaf
- 2 tablespoons salted butter , melted (1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt if unsalted)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Creamy Shrimp Scampi:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 1/2-1 pound raw shrimp shelled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon homemade Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Toasted Bread Bowl:
- Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Cut the top off your bread bowl and using your fingers, hollow out the center, leaving high rims around the edges, reserving bread pieces for serving.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder and onion powder. Baste the butter mixture over the instead of the bread bowl.
- Toast bread under broiler for 3-4 minutes or until crispy.
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Creamy Shrimp Scampi:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Saute the garlic until fragrant and soft.
- Add the shrimp, stirring until pink and starting to curl.
- Add the white wine, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and cream. Stir until heated, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Add the parmesan cheese, stirring until it becomes thick.
- Ladle into the toasted bread bowl, garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve!
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
Notes
- You can use whatever type of seafood you prefer, or stick with just shrimp. I like the mix of crab and shrimp. You can also buy or make additional crostini to dip and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1219kcal
(61%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
83g
(128%)
Saturated Fat
47g
(235%)
Cholesterol
273mg
(91%)
Sodium
2108mg
(88%)
Potassium
533mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
1620IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
13.2mg
(15%)
Calcium
293mg
(29%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1219kcal | 61% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 83g | 128% |
| Saturated Fat | 47g | 235% |
| Cholesterol | 273mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 2108mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 1620IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 13.2mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.