Seafood Dressing

Dive into the irresistible flavors of this rich and savory Seafood Dressing, a luxurious twist on a classic Southern holiday staple. Packed with tender shrimp, sweet lump crab meat, and aromatic veggies sautéed in butter, this dish is elevated with the bold flavors of Old Bay seasoning, thyme, and parsley. Cubes of French bread soak up a creamy blend of chicken broth, eggs, and heavy cream, creating a moist and flavorful base with a satisfying, golden-crisp finish. Perfect as a standout side dish for Thanksgiving or a show-stopping addition to any seafood feast, this crowd-pleasing recipe is sure to impress. Quick to prepare and utterly indulgent, it’s comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons Butter
• 1 large, diced Onion
• 3 stalks, diced Celery
• 1 medium, diced Green bell pepper
• 4 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 1 pound, peeled, deveined, and chopped Shrimp
• 1 pound Lump crab meat
• 1 loaf, cubed and dried (about 8 cups) French bread
• 2.5 cups Chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 large, beaten Eggs
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 4

Stir in the Old Bay seasoning, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Mix well to coat the vegetables with the spices.

Step 5

Add the chopped shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes, just until they turn pink. Gently fold in the lump crab meat and remove the skillet from the heat. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried bread cubes with the cooked seafood mixture. Toss gently to distribute the seafood evenly.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, beaten eggs, salt, and black pepper. Pour this liquid mixture over the bread and seafood mixture in the large bowl.

Step 8

Using clean hands or a large spoon, mix everything together gently until the bread is fully moistened but not overly saturated.

Step 9

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Cover the dish with foil.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, then bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the dressing cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2327.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2810.0

Total Fat 179.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.4g
Cholesterol 1630.4mg	0%
Sodium 7506.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.5g
Protein 185.7g	0%

Vitamin D 118.1IU	0%
Calcium 895.9mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 3772.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.7%

Protein: 26.9%

Carbs: 14.4%