Shrimp Corn Bread Dressing

Name: Shrimp Corn Bread Dressing
Ingredients: 7 cups water, divided; 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1 package (14 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes or crushed seasoned stuffing; 3 cups crumbled cornbread; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon each black, white and cayenne pepper; Celery leaves, optional

14 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

7 cups water, divided
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 package (14 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes or crushed seasoned stuffing
3 cups crumbled cornbread
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon each black, white and cayenne pepper
Celery leaves, optional

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups of water and seafood seasoning to a boil. Add shrimp; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain; set aside three shrimp for garnish. Chop the remaining shrimp.
2

In a large skillet, saute onion, celery, green pepper and green onions in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the stuffing, cornbread, chopped shrimp, sauteed vegetables and seasonings. Stir in the remaining water. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Garnish with celery leaves if desired and reserved shrimp.