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My Momma's Shrimp and Oyster Stuffing
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Sidney Corum, CEO of Lithonia caterers Chef Ago Go, prepares this creole stuffing for his mother, Ruth Corum. For the corn bread, use your favorite recipe, a mix, or store bought. If the stuffing doesn't seem moist enough, add reduced-sodium chicken broth until it reaches the desired texture. Be careful not to overcook the stuffing, as that dries out the oysters.
-- Elizabeth Lee
Hands on time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 10
Ingredients:
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3 tablespoons butter, divided use
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon gumbo file
1 teaspoon dried sage
12 cups crumbled corn bread
1 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 pint fresh, shucked oysters, drained (reserve liquid)
1/2 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 2 teaspoons butter. Saute celery, onion and bell pepper about 10 minutes, or until onions are a deep gold. Reduce heat if needed to prevent browning. Remove from heat and place in a large bowl. Add gumbo file and sage to sauteed vegetables and mix well. Add corn bread and stir. Add salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper and combine, then stir in milk and eggs. If oysters are large, cut them in pieces. Add oysters and shrimp to mixture; stir well. Add reserved liquid from oysters and 1 tablespoon melted butter and stir until moistened.
Lightly coat a 9-by-13 baking dish with butter. Add mixture to the pan. Thinly slice remaining tablespoon butter and dot the stuffing with butter. Bake for about 30 minutes, until top is lightly browned and crispy.
Lightly coat a 9-by-13 baking dish with butter. Add mixture to the pan. Thinly slice remaining tablespoon butter and dot the stuffing with butter. Bake for about 30 minutes, until top is lightly browned and crispy.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 615 calories (percent of calories from fat, 29), 22 grams protein, 86 grams carbohydrates, trace fiber, 20 grams fat (6 grams saturated), 184 milligrams cholesterol, 1,673 milligrams sodium.
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