Fete Lifestyle Magazine November 2021 - Food Issue | Page 47

Shrimp Cornbread Dressing

Description

Homemade cornbread will present the best results. The mixture of Italian sausage and seafood will add a fantastic bite to the dressing!

Cook Time: 1:25 minutes

Serves: 12

Ingredients

1 cornbread recipe

1 large onion, small diced

3 ribs of celery, small diced

1 green bell pepper, small diced

4-5 cloves of garlic, chopped

2 tps. thyme, chopped

1 tbs. sage, chopped

8 oz. Italian sausage

1 lbs. 21-25 shrimp, coarsely chopped

3 c. chicken stock

1 bunch scallions, sliced (green and white parts)

16 oz. chicken liver, pureed

1 c. parsley, chopped

3 eggs, beaten

salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

Brush a 9x13 dish with softened butter. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. For the cornbread: Make cornbread recipe. Allow to completely cool. Cut the cornbread into croutons and toast for 15 minutes in the oven. Remove and set aside. For the cornbread dressing: In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, heat butter and olive oil. Cook sausage, breaking up until coarsely ground and golden brown. Cook for 7-8 minutes. Add onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic, chicken liver, thyme and sage. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add broth and reduce by 1/4. Remove from heat. Add cornbread pieces. Mix until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper and stir until fully combined. Taste for seasoning adjustments. Add eggs, shrimp, scallions, and parsley. Pour mixture into a baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown and the dressing is set in the middle. Serve warm with turkey, chicken, or duck. Enjoy!