Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers
Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers offer a vibrant culinary experience that combines the sweetness of bell peppers with succulent seafood. This dish is not only visually appealing but also delights the palate with its creamy filling and crunchy topping. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, these stuffed peppers are sure to impress both guests and yourself alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
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
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds; place them in the prepared dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink, then fold in crab meat, cream cheese, Old Bay seasoning, and half of the panko breadcrumbs.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the seafood mixture and top with remaining panko breadcrumbs.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until tops are golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg