Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of crab and shrimp stuffed bell peppers that bring a delightful mix of seafood and fresh vegetables to your table. These colorful, tender peppers are filled with a savory blend of crab meat, shrimp, and creamy cheese, offering a satisfying bite that will impress family and friends. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this dish guarantees to be the star of any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, diced
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté diced shrimp until pink (3–5 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice, crab meat, shrimp, cheese, lemon juice, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish upright. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with extra parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg