Description

Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Peppers are the ultimate seafood stuffed peppers recipe, packed with creamy crab, tender shrimp, and bold coastal flavors baked inside sweet bell peppers for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredients

Scale

4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 cup lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
1 cup shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
Brush peppers lightly with olive oil and place upright in a greased baking dish.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
In a mixing bowl combine sautéed onion and garlic with cream cheese, crab meat, shrimp, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Mix until well combined but still slightly chunky.
Fill each bell pepper generously with the seafood mixture.
Top with extra breadcrumbs if desired.
Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is bubbly and golden.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lump crab for best flavor. Do not overbake to keep the seafood tender and the filling creamy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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