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Easy Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Peppers Recipe
These Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers are savory, creamy, and packed with seafood goodness. Filled with sweet crab meat, juicy shrimp, and a rich, cheesy filling, these peppers make a delicious main course or elegant appetizer!
Ingredients
- For the Peppers:
- 4 large bell peppers red, yellow, or green
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the Seafood Filling:
- ½ lb shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped
- ½ lb lump crab meat or imitation crab
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers for topping
- 1 tablespoon butter melted (for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Peppers
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- Brush the insides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place peppers in a baking dish and roast for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Step 2: Make the Seafood Filling
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayo, Parmesan, and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Add chopped shrimp, crab meat, Old Bay, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne, lemon juice, and green onions. Stir to combine.
- Step 3: Stuff And Bake
- Spoon the seafood filling into the roasted bell peppers.
- In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers) with melted butter and sprinkle over the stuffed peppers.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Step 4: Serve And Enjoy
- Garnish with extra green onions, parsley, or a squeeze of lemon.
- Serve hot with garlic bread, rice, or a fresh salad!
Notes
- Want it extra creamy? Add ½ cup heavy cream to the filling.
- Spice it up! Add extra cayenne or hot sauce to the mix.
- Low-carb version? Skip the breadcrumbs and use pork rinds for crunch.
- Make-ahead option: Prep the filling in advance and stuff just before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 20g