Shrimp Garlic Bombs (Print-Friendly Version)

Crispy bread loaded with a creamy shrimp and garlic mix topped with melted cheese makes a mouthwatering combo.

# Ingredients List:

01 - 225 g softened cream cheese

02 - 120 g shredded mozzarella cheese

03 - 450 g peeled, deveined fresh shrimp

04 - 4 minced garlic cloves

05 - Optional red pepper flakes

06 - Chopped fresh parsley, 15 g

07 - Salt to taste

08 - Black pepper to taste

09 - Loaf crusty Italian bread, 1 whole

10 - Melted butter, 60 ml

01 - Take off the foil and pop it back in the oven for 5 more minutes till you get a nice golden crust.

02 - Cut the Italian bread in half lengthwise then scoop out the middle to make a boat for the filling.

03 - Pack the shrimp mix into both hollow bread halves, pressing it down gently so it fits well.

04 - Heat oven to 190°C (375°F). Brush outside of bread with melted butter, wrap in foil, and bake for 15 minutes.

05 - Cut shrimp into smaller pieces. Stir together shrimp, cream cheese, mozzarella, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.

06 - Let it cool a bit, slice into pieces, then enjoy it warm.

01 - Fresh shrimp works best here so you get that creamy feeling right away.