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Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 stuffed bell peppers 1x

Description

Get ready to impress with these Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers — a vibrant, colorful dish bursting with fresh seafood flavors!
Perfect for a quick dinner, a special occasion meal, or when you’re craving something both healthy and comforting.
Sweet bell peppers are filled with a luscious mixture of tender crab, juicy shrimp, breadcrumbs, and just the right amount of seasoning, baked until golden and aromatic.
This easy recipe is a perfect addition to your collection of dinner ideas, healthy seafood recipes, and easy food ideas that bring restaurant-quality dishes right to your table.
With every bite, you’ll enjoy a satisfying balance of savory, creamy, and citrusy notes — a total crowd-pleaser for any night of the week!

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 8 oz lump crabmeat (drained)
  • 8 oz raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko preferred)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • (Optional) Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • (Optional) Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the bell peppers: Slice off the tops, remove seeds, brush with olive oil, and place upright in a snug baking dish.
  3. Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine crabmeat, shrimp, breadcrumbs, mayo, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, Dijon, Old Bay, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  4. Stuff the peppers: Evenly fill each pepper with the seafood mixture, mounding slightly above the rim.
  5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until lightly golden and seafood is cooked through.
  6. Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
  7. Serve hot with your choice of side dishes for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

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