Shrimp & Jumbo Lump Crab Alfredo Garlic Bread
Golden, garlicky, and unapologetically indulgent, this Shrimp & Jumbo Lump Crab Alfredo Garlic Bread is what seafood dreams are made of. Imagine a toasted loaf brushed with garlic butter, topped with creamy Alfredo sauce, crispy fried shrimp, and buttery sweet jumbo lump crab. Everything gets smothered in mozzarella and baked until bubbling and irresistible. It’s rich, decadent, and the kind of dish that turns heads as soon as it hits the table.
Whether you’re looking to wow your dinner guests or just spoil yourself with something over-the-top delicious, this seafood garlic bread is ready to deliver. Serve it with extra Alfredo on the side and watch it disappear.
Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe
• Bold, buttery, garlicky flavor from the very first bite
• Creamy homemade Alfredo sauce that pulls everything together
• Crispy shrimp with a golden crust that holds up beautifully under the cheese
• Sweet, delicate jumbo lump crab for that luxe seafood touch
• Toasted bread edges that stay crunchy under all that cheesy richness
• Perfect for sharing, yet so good you might not want to
Ingredients You’ll Need
Shrimp
Egg white
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt
Pepper
Paprika
All-purpose flour
Canola oil
Jumbo lump crab meat
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Parsley
Red pepper flakes
Unsalted butter
Garlic
Heavy cream
How to Make It (WATCH HERE)
Marinate the Shrimp
Toss the cleaned shrimp with egg white, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least an hour to soak up all that flavor.
Make the Alfredo Sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Whisk in heavy cream, then season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Once the sauce thickens, stir in parmesan until smooth and velvety.
Prepare the Garlic Butter
Melt butter and stir in minced garlic and salt. Set it aside for brushing on the bread.
Bread the Shrimp
In a separate bowl, mix flour with seasonings. Dredge the marinated shrimp in the seasoned flour and fry briefly in hot oil just until golden. Don’t worry about cooking them through — they’ll finish in the oven.
Assemble the Garlic Bread
Split the loaf and brush generously with garlic butter. Toast in the oven until lightly golden. Then layer with Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, crispy shrimp, and crab. Add more Alfredo and cheese, then bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Garnish and Serve
Finish with grated parmesan, chopped parsley, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cut into pieces and serve with extra Alfredo for dipping.
Storage and Reheating
Wrap leftovers tightly in foil and refrigerate. To reheat, warm in a 350°F oven until hot and the cheese is melted. Avoid the microwave if you want to keep the bread crisp and the shrimp from overcooking.
Shrimp & Jumbo Lump Crab Alfredo Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread
- 8 oz jumbo lump crab meat
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Shrimp Marinade
- 1 lbs large shrimp cleaned shelled and deveined
- 1 large egg egg white only
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Crispy Breading
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Alfredo Sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Garlic Butter
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- ¼ tsp salt
Garnish
- Parmesan cheese grated
- Parsley chopped
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Shrimp Marinade
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients listed under “Shrimp Marinade.” Mix thoroughly and set aside to marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
Alfredo Sauce
- Add butter to a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Once melted add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in heavy cream and season with onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Continue whisking until the sauce is thick and can coat the back of a spoon. This should take 4-5 minutes.
- Once thickened, mix in grated parmesan cheese and set aside.
Garlic Butter
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and salt. Stir well to distribute the garlic evenly. Set aside for brushing later.
Crispy Breading
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients listed under “Crispy Breading” and whisk until everything is combined. Set aside.
- Once the shrimp are marinated to your liking, heat a large deep pot of canola oil to 350°F.
- Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the crispy breading, pressing lightly to adhere. Shake off any excess and deep fry for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. They will finish cooking in the oven. The main focus is to get that golden crust.
Assemble
- Heat oven to 400F
- Split the loaf in half and spread on a healthy amount of garlic butter on both sides. Place on a sheet pan and bake for 4-5 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Then, add a nice layer of the alfredo sauce followed by some mozzarella cheese, the crispy shrimp, pieces of jumbo lump crab meat, more alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese, parley and red pepper flakes. Cut into equal pieces and serve with a side of alfredo sauce. Enjoy!
