Classic Garlic Butter Shrimp and Cornbread Dressing
This classic recipe combines succulent shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce with a savory cornbread dressing, perfect for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled & deveined (450 g) (frozen, thawed)
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted butter (57 g)
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup Yellow onion, diced
- 5 cups Cornbread, cubed (day-old ideal)
- 1 ½ cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
- ¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup Diced celery (optional)
- ½ cup Sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Spread the cornbread cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 Tbsp melted butter, and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.
- In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, melt 2 Tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and celery (if using) and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp. Adjust cooking times based on your oven and skillet. Serve hot as a main course or side dish.