Thanksgiving Seafood Dressing Recipe (Easy Holiday Southern Classic)
Make the best Thanksgiving seafood dressing with shrimp, crab, and Southern flavors. A rich, easy holiday side dish perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shrimp chopped
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup oysters optional
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prep the Base
- Crumble the cornbread into a large mixing bowl—don’t make it as fine as flour, and don’t leave large chunks; aim for something right in the middle.Melt the butter in a skillet, then add the chopped onion, celery, garlic, and, if you like, the red bell pepper
2. Cook the Seafood
- Remove the vegetable mixture from the pan and add the butter. Then add the shrimp, clams, and crab, and cook until they turn opaque and firm to the touch.
3. Combine Everything
- Add the cooked seafood and vegetables to the cornbread mixture, but do so gently and gradually.Don’t stir too vigorously. You want those rich pieces to stay intact. Slowly pour the broth over them while mixing
4. Bind and Season
- Add two eggs at most. Then sprinkle fresh herbs, salt, and pepper evenly over the mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly.
5. Bake to Perfection
- Transfer everything into a buttered baking dish. Spread it evenly without pressing too hard.Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 40–45 minutes. The top should turn golden with slightly crisp edges.
Notes
Nutritional information
- Calories: ~320 per serving
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Omega-3: High (thanks to seafood)
- Sodium: Moderate (adjustable)