Ingredients
7 cups water, divided1 tablespoon seafood seasoning1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 large onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1/2 cup chopped green pepper3 green onions, chopped1/2 cup butter, cubed1 package (12 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes or crushed seasoned stuffing3 cups crumbled cornbread1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon each black, white and cayenne pepper Chopped celery leaves, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups of water and seafood seasoning to a boil. Add shrimp; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 2 minutes. Drain.
In a large skillet, saute onion, celery, green pepper and green onions in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the stuffing, cornbread, shrimp, sauteed vegetables and seasonings. Stir in the remaining 2 cups water. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes longer. If desired, garnish with celery leaves.
