Description
Indulge in Shrimp & Jumbo Lump Crab Garlic Bread, an exquisite appetizer featuring crispy fried shrimp and delicate jumbo lump crab meat layered on garlic butter-brushed bread with a creamy Alfredo sauce and melted mozzarella. This dish offers a delightful contrast of textures and a luxurious flavor profile, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- For the Bread: 1 loaf crusty bread
- For the Seafood: 1 lb large shrimp, 8 oz jumbo lump crab meat
- For the Cheeses: 2 cups mozzarella cheese, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- For the Alfredo Sauce: 2 cups heavy cream, 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- For the Marinade: 1 large egg white, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp paprika
- For the Breading: 2 cups all-purpose flour
- For the Garlic Butter: 5 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp minced garlic, ⅛ tsp salt
- For Garnishing: chopped parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: Combine shrimp with egg white, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare Alfredo sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic, whisk in heavy cream until thickened, and stir in parmesan cheese.
- Make garlic butter: Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and salt.
- Prepare breading and fry shrimp: Combine flour with seasonings. Dredge marinated shrimp in flour and fry until golden brown.
- Toast the bread: Brush bread halves with garlic butter and bake at 400°F (204°C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the garlic bread: Spread Alfredo sauce on toasted bread, layer with mozzarella, fried shrimp, and jumbo lump crab meat. Top with more mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Top with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve with extra Alfredo sauce.
Notes
- Use a crusty bread like baguette or ciabatta for the best texture.
- Fry shrimp in small batches to ensure crispiness.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crunch.
- Consider shellfish allergies when serving.
- Gluten-free options are available by substituting bread and flour.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg