Best 3 Crawfish And Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipes

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**Crawfish and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers: A Seafood Symphony in Colorful Wrappers**

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing crawfish and shrimp stuffed bell peppers, where succulent seafood meets the vibrant embrace of bell peppers. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a harmonious blend of tender crawfish, succulent shrimp, aromatic vegetables, and a savory stuffing mix, all nestled within colorful bell peppers. Our collection of recipes offers a range of variations to suit every palate, from a classic Creole-inspired filling to a zesty Cajun twist. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy kick, these stuffed bell peppers promise an explosion of flavors in every bite. Get ready to delight your taste buds and impress your dinner guests with this extraordinary seafood extravaganza.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SEAFOOD STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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saw this on Facebook

Provided by Jackie Brink

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 medium bell peppers
1/2 stick butter
1/2 lb lump crab meat
1/2 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb crawfish tails
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c onions, chopped
1/2 c bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c celery, chopped
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
couple good shakes of hot sauce
salt to your taste
1 1/2 c italian bread crumbs
1 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cut tops off bell peppers, wash them, and remove seeds. Par boil them in a large pot of salted water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, sauté crawfish, shrimp, onions, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in butter for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Add crab meat, Cajun seasoning, salt, and hot sauce and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and add bread crumbs and 1 cup of cheese and mix thoroughly. Stuff the par boiled bell peppers with this mixture and top with left over cheese.
  • 3. Place the stuffed peppers in a shallow baking dish, and add about a cup of water, or enough to cover bottom of dish, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. If you don't have crawfish tails, this dish is just as good with only the shrimp and crab meat.

SEAFOOD STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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One of my Facebook friends shared this recipe that came from C&R Seafood in Hammond, LA. I haven't tried it yet as of this posting, but I'm sure it's going to be a real treat!

Provided by Ruby Henderson

Categories     Fish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 medium green bell peppers
1/2 stick butter
1/2 lb lump crabmeat
1/2 lb small shrimp peeled and deveined
1/2 lb italian sausage, no casings
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c chopped onions
1/2 c chopped bell peppers
1/2 c chopped celery
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning (some are hotter than others so adjust to your taste)
1 1/2 c seasoned italian bread crumbs (i use progresso)
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1or 2 dash(es) hot sauce (i use crystal hot sauce)

Steps:

  • 1. Cut tops off bell peppers and wash and remove seeds. Par boil for 10 minutes in large pot of salted water. Drain and set aside.
  • 2. In a large skillet melt the butter and saute the onions, chopped bell peppers, and celery and Italian sausage in the butter for 5 or 6 minutes. (until vegetables are tender) Add the garlic, parsley, shrimp, cajun seasoning and hot sauce and cook 4 or 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and add salt to taste if needed.
  • 3. Mix the breadcrumbs with 1 cup of the shredded cheese and add to the seafood mixture. Fold in the crabmeat gently to keep some of the lumps intact.
  • 4. Stuff the par boiled peppers with the mixture and place in a shallow baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
  • 5. Put about a cup of water in the bottom of the baking dish (enough to cover the bottom of the dish) and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

SHRIMP STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Something that I had come up with from mixing a few recipes together. Ever since I had created this it has been a must have almost every few weeks from the family.

Provided by D1gitalR1ze

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 50m

Yield 4 Stuffed Peppers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 green bell peppers, tops off, seedless
4 slices bacon
1/2 lb shrimp, Uncooked, Peeled, Deviened
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 medium onion, Chopped Onion
1 cup arborio rice
2 cups chicken broth (approx)
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces canned tomato sauce
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preboil cleaned Bell Peppers for 5 minutes. Remove from boil and let drain upside-down.
  • Cook Bacon and save Grease.
  • Put Grease into a large skillet with Garlic and Onion and begin to simmer. Cook until desired softness of Onions.
  • Put Shrimp into skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, or until all pink.
  • Remove Shrimp and Onions for heat and place into a bowl and keep warm.
  • In same skillet bring 1 Cup of Chicken Broth to a boil and add the Arborio Rice. Reduce Heat to low. Continue to stir until desired softness of Arborio is reached adding additional broth as needed.
  • Mix back in Shrimp and Onion mix into Arborio while also adding the Tomato Sauce and Worcestershire Sauce.
  • Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
  • Put mixture into boiled Bell Peppers until heaping.
  • Sprinkle Bread Crumbs atop Bell Peppers.
  • Bake at 350F on baking sheet for 15 minutes or until crumbs become golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 76.9, Sodium 1153.8, Carbohydrate 56.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 7, Protein 17.2

Tips for Making Crawfish and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers:

- **Select the freshest crawfish and shrimp:** The quality of your seafood will greatly impact the taste of your dish. Look for crawfish and shrimp that are bright in color and have a firm texture. - **Use a variety of bell peppers:** Don't just stick to green bell peppers. Try using a mix of colors, such as red, orange, and yellow, to add visual interest to your dish. - **Cook the rice ahead of time:** This will save you time and make the assembly process easier. - **Don't overstuff the bell peppers:** You want the filling to be evenly distributed throughout the pepper, but you don't want to pack it in too tightly. - **Bake the bell peppers until they are tender:** This will take about 30 minutes. - **Top the bell peppers with cheese:** This will add a delicious, gooey layer to your dish. - **Serve the bell peppers with your favorite dipping sauce:** Try a creamy sauce, such as ranch or tartar sauce, or a spicy sauce, such as hot sauce.

Conclusion:

Crawfish and shrimp stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these stuffed bell peppers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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