Description
A delightful combination of crab and shrimp stuffed into fresh bell peppers, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup chopped shrimp
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add diced onion and celery, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, shrimp, cooked rice, and sautéed vegetables. Stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture into each bell pepper. Place in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or crusty bread. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 months. Substitute seafood with other proteins if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg