Seafood Stuffed Peppers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
02 -
4 big bell peppers (any kind you like)
→ Seafood & Cheese
03 -
½ cup mozzarella, shredded
04 -
¼ cup Parmesan, grated
05 -
½ cup cream cheese, softened
06 -
1 cup shrimp, cooked and chopped small
07 -
1 cup flaked crab meat, cooked
→ Seasonings
08 -
½ teaspoon paprika powder
09 -
2 finely diced green onions
10 -
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
11 -
2 cloves garlic, chopped small
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salt and pepper, add to your liking
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¼ teaspoon optional cayenne for heat
14 -
1 teaspoon Old Bay spice mix
# Instructions:
01 -
Warm up the oven to 375°F. Cut off pepper tops and remove the seeds inside. Pour olive oil over them, then place them in a dish for the oven.
02 -
Blend cream cheese, Parmesan, and mozzarella until smooth. Stir in shrimp, crab, garlic, green onions, parsley, and spices until evenly mixed.
03 -
Divide seafood mix among the peppers. Wrap dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
04 -
Take off the foil and broil for about 3-5 minutes till tops are golden brown. Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Use any shade of bell pepper you prefer
02 -
Both fresh or pre-cooked seafood works well
03 -
Adjust heat by adding more or less cayenne