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A serving of garlic butter shrimp and cornbread dressing in a rustic dish.

Classic Garlic Butter Shrimp and Cornbread Dressing

This recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, served alongside crispy cornbread dressing. It's a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Bowl
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cornbread, baked & cooled cut into ½-inch cubes (stale bread works best)
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (≈ 450 g) (frozen, thawed)
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter + 2 Tbsp for finishing
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (fresh garlic preferred)
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste sea salt preferred
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (for toasting cornbread)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Toast cornbread cubes in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat until golden and crisp, then set aside in a bowl.
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to prepare for seasoning.

Notes

For best results, use stale cornbread for toasting. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice preference. Fresh garlic and sea salt enhance the flavor significantly.