Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
Cut the top off your bread bowl and using your fingers, hollow out the center, leaving high rims around the edges, reserving bread pieces for serving.
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder and onion powder. Baste the butter mixture over the instead of the bread bowl.
Toast bread under broiler for 3-4 minutes or until crispy.
Creamy Shrimp Scampi:
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Saute the garlic until fragrant and soft.
Add the shrimp, stirring until pink and starting to curl.
Add the white wine, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and cream. Stir until heated, approximately 1-2 minutes.
Add the parmesan cheese, stirring until it becomes thick.
Ladle into the toasted bread bowl, garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve!
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Notes
You can use whatever type of seafood you prefer, or stick with just shrimp. I like the mix of crab and shrimp. You can also buy or make additional crostini to dip and serve.