Description
A delightful dish of bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of crab meat and shrimp, perfect for gatherings and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bread crumbs (or panko)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, around 3-4 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp mixture, crab meat, bread crumbs, herbs, and spices.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the mixture.
- Place them in a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese if desired, and add a splash of water.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let cool briefly before serving, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Substitute crab meat with tuna or lobster; for a veggie version, use sautéed mushrooms or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, crab and shrimp, seafood recipe, family meal