Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers, a culinary masterpiece that combines fresh seafood with vibrant bell peppers. This dish offers a perfect blend of succulent crab meat, juicy shrimp, and creamy cheese, all baked to golden perfection. Ideal for family gatherings or a cozy evening at home, these stuffed peppers promise an explosion of taste that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Place them cut-side up in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, and hot sauce until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into each pepper, packing it tightly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until slightly browned.
- Cool slightly before serving and garnish with extra herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg