Description
Succulent garlic butter shrimp stuffed peppers bring Mediterranean coastal flavors right to your dinner table. Creamy cheese, zesty herbs, and perfectly seared shrimp nestle inside roasted bell peppers, creating a mouthwatering dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 4 large bell peppers
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons (4 tbsp) butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F, ensuring an even temperature for optimal cooking.
- Trim bell peppers by slicing off their tops and meticulously removing all seeds and inner membranes.
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and melt butter, allowing it to become fragrant with minced garlic.
- Introduce shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they transform into a vibrant pink color, then transfer to a cutting board and dice into small, uniform pieces.
- Create a flavorful filling by mixing chopped shrimp with breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Carefully fill each prepared bell pepper with the shrimp mixture, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Arrange stuffed peppers in a baking dish, positioning them upright to prevent filling from spilling.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until peppers become tender and slightly softened.
- Remove from oven and enhance the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the stuffed peppers before serving.
Notes
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed pork rinds for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Choose smaller bell peppers for appetizer-style portions, perfect for parties or gatherings.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure a crispy, golden exterior and prevent watery filling.
- Use jumbo shrimp for a more substantial and visually appealing stuffed pepper that feels luxurious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg