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. Picture this: a crusty loaf slathered in garlic butter, layered with creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, succulent fried shrimp, and buttery sweet jumbo lump crab. Then comes a double hit of mozzarella and a final bake until everything is melted, bubbling, and irresistible. It’s part appetizer, part main course, and all kinds of unforgettable. Serve it up as the star of your next dinner party or savor it solo. You won’t want to share.
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!