Description
This Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe comes together in about 45 minutes, offering a delicious and comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix together the crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the seafood mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and optionally sprinkle cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These stuffed peppers can be made ahead of time and baked when you’re ready. They are versatile, allowing for different protein substitutions based on what’s available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg