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Shrimp & Jumbo Lump Crab Garlic Bread

Irresistibly Indulgent Shrimp & Jumbo Lump Crab Garlic Bread

A mouthwatering Shrimp & Jumbo Lump Crab Garlic Bread that elevates classic garlic bread with the delightful textures of crispy shrimp and tender crab.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread A fresh baguette or ciabatta
For the Shrimp and Crab Topping
  • 12 oz Large Shrimp Crispy and protein-rich
  • 8 oz Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Sweet and delicate
For the Cheesy Alfredo Sauce
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Melts beautifully
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds richness
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Creamy backbone of sauce
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter For smooth sauce
  • 1 large Egg White For marinating shrimp
For Seasoning and Coating
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour For breading shrimp
  • 4 tablespoon Melted Unsalted Butter For garlic butter
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic For garlic butter and sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Chopped Parsley For garnish
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes For heat

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Frying Pan
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Marinating the Shrimp
  1. Combine large shrimp with egg white and seasonings, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Preparing the Alfredo Sauce
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic, whisk in cream, then stir in Parmesan until thickened.
Making the Garlic Butter
  1. Mix melted butter with minced garlic and salt to create garlic butter.
Breading the Shrimp
  1. Dredge marinated shrimp in seasoned flour, fry in batches until golden brown.
Preparing the Bread
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F, slice bread, brush with garlic butter, and toast for 5-7 minutes.
Assembling the Bread
  1. Spread Alfredo sauce on toasted bread, top with mozzarella, fried shrimp, crab, and more cheese.
Final Bake
  1. Bake assembled bread for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnishing and Serving
  1. Cool slightly, garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes, serve with extra Alfredo sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to explore different variations and substitutions when preparing this dish.

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