Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven while it preheats.

Whisk cornmeal, baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl.

Make a well in the center.

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Add buttermilk, egg and 2 tablespoons melted butter; whisk until well combined.

Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter; carefully swirl to coat the bottom.

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Pour in the cornmeal mixture.

To prepare dressing:Preheat oven to 350F.

Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add onion, celery and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.

Set aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Crumble the dried cornbread by hand into a large bowl.

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Add the vegetable mixture, broth, milk and eggs; stir until evenly moistened and combined.

Gently fold in crab and shrimp.

Spoon the mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.

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Bake until set, puffed slightly and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes.

Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.

To make ahead

Cornbread can be made up to 3 days ahead.

Cool and store, covered, at room temperature.

Unwrap about 8 hours before using.

It can also add gut-healthy bacteria, which can help bolster your immune system.

Seafood in general is healthy, including shrimp and crab, due in part to their omega-3 content.

Shrimp and crab are also good sources of protein and other nutrients that contribute to overall good health.

The cornbread needs to sit out uncovered for at least 8 hours to help it dry out.

If your cornbread is too moist, it won’t absorb the broth and the dressing will be soggy.

When breaking the cornbread apart, it should feel slightly dry to the touch.

Look for jumbo lump crabmeat in the fresh seafood section of your supermarket.

Jumbo lump crabmeat consists of larger whole pieces.

These larger pieces of crabmeat are the two muscles connected to the swimming fins of the crab.

Jumbo lump crabmeat has a mild sweet flavor.

Stuffing and dressing both consist of a seasoned mixture of bread, herbs and vegetables.

Stuffing is typically cooked inside the cavity of whole poultry, such as turkey or chicken.

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