Lobster and shrimp stuffing recipe from Coop Caribbean Fusion
(FOX 2) - If you're looking for a unique, standout dish this holiday season Coop Caribbean Fusion may have the answer for you.
Chef Maxcel Hardy from Coop Caribbean Fusion joined us on The Nine to put a spin on holiday food. He showed us how to make a lobster and shrimp stuffing. You can get his recipe below.
Coop Caribbean Fusion puts a spin on holiday food
Chef Maxcel Hardy from Coop Caribbean Fusion joined us on The Nine to put a spin on holiday food.
CHEF MAXCEL HARDY LOBSTER AND SHRIMP STUFFING
Ingredients
Stuffing /Dressing
8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
3 medium onions chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2-4 green bell peppers, chopped
8-12 oz of chopped mushrooms
12-24 oz lobster tail, chopped (imitation crab meat can be used as a substitution)
24 oz bag of frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-3 bags (12-36 oz) of your favorite dried seasoned stuffing (or half a loaf of toasted, crumbled bread slices)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 to 2 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat butter over medium heat in a large pan. Add celery, onion and green papers, cook until soft.
Add sage, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper to onion mixture.
In a large bowl add dried stuffing or crumbled toast.
Add sauté vegetable mix to dried stuffing and mix
Whisk eggs in a separate bowl
Stir in chicken broth into dried stuffing
Stir in onion mixture, shrimp and Mixture should be very moist. Add more broth if necessary.
Taste for seasoning, add more season, dried stuffing or broth as needed before adding eggs
Add shrimp and Lobster meat
Add eggs, and mix completely
Transfer to a greased baking dish. Cut butter into small slivers and scatter on top of dressing.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until it turns light brown on top and set in the middle.
