Gobble gobble, Seafoodies!
Here at Dish on Fish, we love to celebrate seafood! In fact, one of the things we’re most thankful for is our fave Thanksgiving side dish, seafood stuffing … or is it dressing? Well, that all depends on how literal you are and where you live. But you know what? We’re not going to resurrect the perennial stuffing vs. dressing debate. The only thing that matters is the taste! And hands down, no matter what you call it, stuffing (or dressing) is the dish that usually gets gobbled up the fastest.
And you know what makes this most popular Thanksgiving dish even better? Plenty of seafood! We bet a lot of your guests will be excited to see seafood on the menu this year. Serving a seafood-based stuffing is a great addition! It’s also a protein-packed alternative to offer the pescatarians at the table. Bonus: It helps you get some extra seafood servings during what’s often a turkey-intensive week!
To make it easy for you, we’ve gathered some of the very best seafood stuffings, ranging from the classic to the unexpected. These recipes share some basics: seafood (of course!), some form of bread, aromatic veggies, moistening and binding agents like eggs and cream, seasonings and some oven time. But that’s where the similarities end. It’s amazing that one dish can have so many different regional variations: Shrimp or oysters? Cornbread, herb stuffing or crackers? Chicken broth or seafood stock? Old Bay or hot sauce? Mouthwatering options abound, and you really can’t go wrong with any of these recipes!
For a traditional side-dish, try the Southern oyster dressing (courtesy of Jimmy Buffet’s sister!) that will conjure up the low tides of the Gulf Coast. Or, serve a Maine seafood stuffing that’s brimming with Down East flavor. For a completely fresh take, check out these crisp mini phyllo cups filled with shrimp and scallop stuffing—one of the most creative finger foods we’ve ever tasted! Whether you’re looking to add a homespun or elegant touch to your meal, you’ll find a recipe here to make your Thanksgiving the tastiest yet!
P.S. In the unlikely event you have any leftover stuffing, it makes great seafood cakes, muffins or squash filling! Just divide as needed, then sauté, bake or roast.
Savory Seafood Cornbread Dressing
This Cajun-spiced recipe brings together homemade cornbread and herb stuffing mix in a dressing with succulent shrimp and crab in every bite!
Southern Seafood Cornbread Dressing
Crab and shrimp are the stars of this decidedly decadent dressing made with buttery cornbread.
For a Down East treat, try this sherry-spiked stuffing that blends a tasty Maine seafood trio (shrimp, scallops, crab) with crackers and breadcrumbs.
Loaded with crawfish, this cornbread dressing celebrates Thanksgiving Louisiana-style with andouille sausage, Creole seasoning and a dash of cream.
Simple Seafood Cornbread Dressing
Pescatarian alert! Seafoodie purists will love this dressing with shrimp, crab, homemade cornbread and from-scratch seafood stock.
Four-Ingredient Seafood Stuffing
Short on time? No need to panic! This raid-the-pantry recipe gives you a crab and shrimp stuffing in 20 minutes!
Old Bay and hot sauce lend some Mid-Atlantic flair to this baguette-based stuffing that’s studded with tender morsels of crab and shrimp.
Three words: Shrimp, crab, oysters! This smoky, seafood-intensive stuffing combines cornbread, rice and a garden full of veggies and herbs in a dish that feeds the body, mind and soul.
Sweet lump crabmeat, cubes of cornbread and Maryland-style seafood seasonings add up to a stuffing that’s destined to become a family favorite!
This standout side dish (or app) packs shrimp, scallops, bacon, veggies and breadcrumbs into crispy phyllo cups for a Thanksgiving stuffing like no other!
Bivalves at their best! Jimmy Buffet’s sister, owner of Lulu’s restaurant in Gulf Shores, Ala., shares this recipe for buttery cornbread dressing that showcases plump oysters.
If you’re craving a classic oyster stuffing, look no further! This indulgent recipe gets its wonderful nutty richess from pine nuts.
Turkey, what turkey? This shrimp, crab and cornbread stuffing is so delicious, it’s sure to steal the spotlight at your Thanksgiving table.
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