Easy Seafood Dressing Recipe (Quick & Flavorful Southern Classic)
Make an easy seafood dressing with shrimp, crab, and simple ingredients. A quick Southern recipe perfect for holidays and family meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 4 cups bread cubes or crumbled cornbread
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups seafood stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prep Your Ingredients
- Chop onions, celery, and garlic into even pieces so they cook uniformly, while your seafood rests slightly to avoid temperature shock during cooking.
2. Sauté the Base
- Melt butter slowly—low heat wins. Add onion, celery, and garlic, letting them soften until fragrant and slightly translucent
3. Cook the Seafood
- Now comes the delicate part. Add shrimp first, letting it turn pink before folding in crab gently, keeping the texture intact and avoiding overcooking
4. Combine Everything
- Grab a large bowl. Mix bread cubes or cornbread with the seafood mixture, then slowly pour in stock while stirring lightly
5. Season and Adjust
- Sprinkle parsley, Cajun seasoning, and a splash of lemon juice, then taste carefully
6. Bake to Perfection
- Into the oven it goes. Spread the mixture evenly in a baking dish and bake at 180°C (350°F) until the top turns golden and slightly crisp.
7. Rest Before Serving
- Let your simple seafood dressing sit for about 10 minutes after baking so the flavors settle and the texture firms up just enough
Notes
Nutritional information
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Sodium: (depends on seasoning)