Go Back

Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers

This dish features colorful bell peppers filled with a savory medley of sautéed shrimp and crab mixed with garlic, herbs, and seasonings. The peppers are baked until tender and the seafood filling is heated through, resulting in a vibrant and flavorful entrée with a tender-crisp pepper shell and flaky seafood texture.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers assorted colors for visual appeal
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined, chopped
  • 8 oz crab meat fresh or canned
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried herbs e.g., thyme, parsley
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice or breadcrumbs for filling
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • shredded cheese optional, for topping such as mozzarella or Parmesan

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cooking spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes, then set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add chopped shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until pink and just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in crab meat and dried herbs, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to combine flavors.
  5. Mix in cooked rice or breadcrumbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly combined and heated through.
  6. Scoop the seafood filling into each hollowed-out bell pepper, pressing gently to pack.
  7. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Spritz with a little olive oil and sprinkle with shredded cheese if using.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the filling is bubbling, about 25-30 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize with different seafood or add a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.