CORNBREAD SHRIMP CHILI CASSEROLE

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Categories     Shellfish     Vegetable     Bake     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 12 People

Number Of Ingredients 24

Shrimp Chili Filling
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green bell or red bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium zucchini, diced (about 5 cups)
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne peper(Optional)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes
2 14-ounce cans Black or Kidney beans
2 pounds raw shrimp (41-50 per pound; peeled and deveined
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Cornbread Topping
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • EASY PREPARATION: 1. To prepare filling: Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in zucchini; cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon salt; cook for 20 seconds. Pour in tomatoes and their juice; bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat. Stir in shrimp and cilantro. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. 2. Preheat oven to 350°F. 3. To prepare cornbread topping: Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk milk, 1/4 cup oil, egg and honey in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Drop by heaping tablespoons over the shrimp mixture. 4. Bake the casserole, uncovered, until the top is browned and the filling is bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. MAKE AHEAD TIP: Bake, let cool for 1 hour, cover with parchment paper then foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat, covered, in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 hour.

Js Hodge
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This is the best cornbread shrimp chili casserole I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again.


Hollie Ofarrell
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I would give this recipe 5 stars if it wasn't so high in calories. It's definitely a special occasion dish.


Faheem Sindhi
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Reytt Rey
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food.


Mustaqeem Abdulrashid
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cornbread. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd.


Adison Koszewski
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite casseroles.


Muhammad Nafay siddiqui
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This casserole was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll probably make it again with less chili next time.


Abdur Nur
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I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The shrimp and chili flavors were perfect together.


Deyanira Solognier
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sexy Manuel
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


IslamKaka IslamKaka
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This cornbread shrimp chili casserole was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the cornbread topping was the perfect finishing touch.