Shrimp Chili Cornbread Casserole
Recipe from EatingWell

Here we make a low-fat shrimp and vegetable chili (which is quite tasty on its own) and top it with a layer of golden cornbread for a delicious casserole that can be made ahead. The dish serves 12, so it's just right for serving to a crowd gathered to watch a Sunday afternoon game on TV.


Shrimp Chili Cornbread Casserole


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Prep Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  teaspoons  canola oilOn Sale
  • 1    large onion, choppedOn Sale
  • 1    medium green bell pepper, choppedOn Sale
  • 4  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 3    medium zucchini, diced (about 5 cups)On Sale
  • 1 1/2  tablespoons  chili powderOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons  ground cuminOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 2  14-ounce cans  no-salt-added diced tomatoesOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  pounds  raw shrimp, (41-50 per pound; see Ingredient Note), peeled and deveinedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped fresh cilantroOn Sale
  • 1  cup  yellow cornmealOn Sale
  • 1  cup  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  nonfat milkOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  canola oilOn Sale
  • 1    large eggOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  honeyOn Sale

Directions
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To prepare filling: Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell 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.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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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.
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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.

Tips:
Ingredient note: Shrimp is usually sold by the number needed to make one pound. For example, "21-25 count" means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound. Size names, such as "large" or "extra large," are not standardized, so to be sure you're getting the size you want, order by the count (or number) per pound. Both wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp can damage the surrounding ecosystems when not managed properly. Fortunately, it is possible to buy shrimp that have been raised or caught with sound environmental practices. Look for fresh or frozen shrimp certified by an independent agency, such as Wild American Shrimp or Marine Stewardship Council. If you can't find certified shrimp, choose wild-caught shrimp from North America--it's more likely to be sustainably caught.
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 degrees F oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition information
Calories 225, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 522 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, Potassium 222 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 30%, Iron 15%. Exchanges: Starch 1,Vegetable 1,Lean Meat 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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