Best 8 Seafood Stuffed Green Bell Peppers Recipes

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Seafood Stuffed Green Bell Peppers: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors

Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Seafood Stuffed Green Bell Peppers, a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate. These vibrant bell peppers, bursting with an array of seafood treasures, are a feast for the eyes and a symphony for the taste buds. Dive into a world of culinary artistry as we present three delectable recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish.

1. Classic Seafood Stuffed Green Bell Peppers:

Experience the timeless elegance of the Classic Seafood Stuffed Green Bell Peppers. A harmonious blend of succulent shrimp, crab, and flaky white fish is lovingly nestled within tender bell peppers, creating a harmonious tapestry of flavors. This classic recipe, a testament to culinary tradition, is sure to leave you craving for more.

2. Mediterranean Seafood Stuffed Green Bell Peppers:

Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with our Mediterranean Seafood Stuffed Green Bell Peppers. This culinary masterpiece features an enticing combination of shrimp, calamari, and mussels, infused with the vibrant flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and aromatic herbs. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas of this Mediterranean delight.

3. Spicy Cajun Seafood Stuffed Green Bell Peppers:

Ignite your taste buds with our Spicy Cajun Seafood Stuffed Green Bell Peppers, a fiery blend of bold flavors. Plump shrimp, tender crab, and succulent catfish are enveloped in a zesty Cajun sauce, creating a symphony of heat and spice. This recipe, inspired by the vibrant culinary traditions of Louisiana, will leave you craving for more.

Embark on this culinary journey and discover the symphony of flavors that await you. These Seafood Stuffed Green Bell Peppers are not just a meal; they are a celebration of taste and a testament to the art of cooking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SEAFOOD STUFFED BELL PEPPERS RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by á-47820

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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. 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. 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

STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS I



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Here's a delicious stuffed pepper recipe that's easy to make. Each green bell pepper contains ground beef, onion, tomatoes, rice and cheese, and is cooked in tomato soup.

Provided by Suzanne M. Munson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 green bell peppers
salt to taste
1 pound ground beef
⅓ cup chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup uncooked rice
½ cup water
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
water as needed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the peppers, and remove the seeds. Cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle salt inside each pepper, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, saute beef and onions for 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain off excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, 1/2 cup water and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C). Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, and place peppers open side up in a baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup with just enough water to make the soup a gravy consistency. Pour over the peppers.
  • Bake covered for 25 to 35 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 970.6 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

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.

SEAFOOD STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPERS



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My family really likes these-it's a new twist on stuffed bell peppers. This one contains, shrimp and crab meat.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 medium green peppers
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (6 ounce) package frozen crabmeat or 1 (6 ounce) package fresh crabmeat, thawed and drained
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cut tops off each pepper; remove the seeds and membrane. Cook in boiling salted water for 5 minutes; drain well and set aside.
  • Combine shrimp, crabmeat, rice, celery, onion, and pimiento.
  • Combine mayonnaise, curry powder, salt, and pepper; stir in to crabmeat mixture and mix well.
  • Stuff peppers with the seafood mixture; sprinkle each with the bread crumbs and top each with a pat of butter.
  • Place in baking dish add hot water to the depth of 1/2 inch. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 112.8, Sodium 601, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 16.6

N'AWLINS STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Momma's Peppers...Whenever my mother prepares this Stuffed Bell Pepper dish, everyone in the family finds an excuse to 'drop by' for a visit to my parents' home. Being a fourth generation native New Orleanian, my mother offers a plate of food to anyone who stops by for a visit...that's why this recipe makes twelve servings!

Provided by NinainNO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon file powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds ground beef
¾ pound cooked ham, finely chopped
1 pound baby shrimp
1 (16 ounce) package unseasoned dry bread stuffing mix
6 large green bell peppers, halved and seeded
1 cup plain bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Saute onion, celery and chopped green pepper for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and saute for 2 minutes. Season with parsley, Creole seasoning, file powder, salt and pepper.
  • Increase heat to medium high, and add ground beef. Cook until beef is evenly browned. Stir in ham, and cook for 5 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in stuffing mix.
  • Stuff each bell pepper half, and lightly sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Place stuffed bell pepper halves in ungreased baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1163.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS



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The best stuffed green peppers ever.

Provided by Ali Milligan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 green peppers, tops and seeds removed
1 pound ground beef
1 ½ cups cooked rice
⅓ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook green bell peppers in the boiling water until soft, 5 to 8 minutes; drain.
  • Cook ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks, until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard excess grease. Transfer beef to a large bowl.
  • Stir rice, celery, onion, and about half the tomato sauce with the ground beef; season with salt and pepper. Stuff cooked green peppers with the ground beef mixture.
  • Arrange stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Pour enough water into the baking dish to about 1-inch deep. Pour remainder of tomato sauce over the peppers.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 809.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

CAJUN STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS



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A Cajun twist on a classic rice stuffed green pepper - andouille sausage, shrimp, and Creole seasoning.

Provided by Heidi Slonka

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 large green bell peppers
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
black pepper to taste
¾ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 ½ links of andouille sausage, diced
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish
Louisiana-style hot sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x12 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove tops and seeds from peppers. Blanch in boiling water 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent. Stir in garlic, and season with oregano, Creole seasoning and black pepper. Stir in shrimp and sausage, and cook until shrimp turns pink, 5 minutes. Stir in rice, and cook 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Cook until thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Fill peppers with stuffing mixture, and place in baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 90.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 954.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SHRIMP-STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS



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Bell peppers stuffed with a tasty mixture of rice, shrimp, salsa and sour cream, then baked. For the salsa used in this recipe see Recipe #362382 which is the original one called for. From Salsa Cooking

Provided by Deantini

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 green bell peppers
2 cups cooked white rice
8 ounces cooked shrimp, cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup salsa
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly oil a shalllow baking dish, about 9 x 9 inches.
  • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and reserve. Wash peppers and clean out the seeds and membranes.
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to boil and add the bell peppers. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove and drain.
  • Combine rice thru salt (only add salt if the rice was cooked without using salt).
  • Gently stuff the mixture into the peppers, then stand them in the baking dish. Put the tops back on the peppers.
  • Bake for 40 minutes until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 134.1, Sodium 1126.6, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 18

Tips:

  • Select firm, brightly colored bell peppers for stuffing. Green bell peppers are the most common, but you can also use red, orange, or yellow peppers.
  • To make the stuffing, you can use any type of cooked seafood you like. Shrimp, crab, lobster, and tuna are all popular choices.
  • Be sure to cook the seafood thoroughly before adding it to the stuffing. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • In addition to seafood, you can also add other ingredients to the stuffing, such as rice, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Once the peppers are stuffed, bake them in a preheated oven until they are tender. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the stuffed peppers hot, with your favorite sauce. Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or tartar sauce are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Seafood stuffed green bell peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They can be made with a variety of seafood and other ingredients, so you can customize them to your own taste. With their vibrant colors and tempting aromas, seafood stuffed green bell peppers are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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