Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep the Filling:
Chop the shrimp into bite-size pieces to ensure even cooking and easy mixing. In a large bowl mix shrimp cream cheese mozzarella parsley garlic salt pepper and red pepper flakes together until everything is evenly coated and well distributed
Prep the Bread:
Slice the loaf in half lengthwise using a sharp serrated knife. Hollow out the center of each half using your hands or a spoon but leave enough bread around the edges and base to support the filling
Fill and Bake:
Spoon the seafood mixture into each bread half pressing gently to fill all spaces and make an even layer. Preheat your oven to three hundred seventy five degrees Fahrenheit. Brush the outside of the bread shell with melted butter for extra flavor and a crunchy crust. Wrap each half tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking tray. Bake for fifteen minutes so the filling warms and cheese melts. Remove the foil then bake uncovered for five minutes until the top is golden brown and crusty
Serve:
Let the bread rest for a few minutes before slicing so the filling sets slightly. Slice with a sharp knife and serve each piece warm so the cheese stays gooey
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