Description
These Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers are a delightful combination of tender bell peppers filled with a creamy, savory mixture of fresh crab and shrimp. Each bite offers a burst of ocean flavor, complemented by the subtle sweetness of the peppers and a hint of spice, creating a truly satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, shredded
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Peppers:
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- For Topping:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Stuff each bell pepper generously with the crab and shrimp mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the stuffed peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Stuff the peppers just before baking.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use imitation crab if fresh crab is unavailable, or substitute the shrimp with diced chicken for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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