Description
Welcome to our delightful recipe forCrab and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers! This dish combines the sweet, succulent flavors of crab and shrimp with the vibrant taste of fresh bell peppers. Whether you’re a seafood enthusiast or looking to impress your guests, this stuffed bell pepper recipe is a must-try. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with rich flavors, textures, and aromas that will captivate your senses!
Ingredients
- Optional Substitutions:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to375°F (190°C).
- Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Arrange the cleaned bell peppers in a baking dish and set them aside.
- In a large skillet, heat2 tablespoons of olive oilover medium heat.
- Sauté thediced onions, celery, green bell pepper, andminced garlicuntil softened and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add thechopped shrimpand cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold in thelump crab meat, being careful not to break up the chunks too much.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in thecooked rice, bread crumbs,Parmesan cheese,fresh parsley,Old Bay seasoning,salt, andpepper.
- Mix until all ingredients are well-combined.
- Fill each prepared bell pepper with the crab and shrimp mixture, pressing down gently to pack the filling.
- Place the stuffed bell peppers in the preheated oven and bake for25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy theseCrab and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Pepperswith a side salad or garlic bread.
Notes
Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh seafood and herbs elevate the flavor of this dish.
Choose Large, Firm Bell Peppers: They hold the filling better and bake evenly.
Adjust the Seasonings: Feel free to add more Old Bay seasoning for a spicier kick.