Louisiana Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Welcome to this delicious journey into the heart of Cajun cuisine. Today, we’re making Louisiana Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers, a dish that’s as flavorful as it is satisfying. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 5 Green Bell Peppers
- 1.5 sticks of Butter
- Onions, chopped
- Celery, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- 1.5 lbs of Shrimp, small-sized and seasoned with Cajun seasoning and Garlic powder
- Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Onion Tops, chopped
- 1.5 cups of Garlic Bread Crumbs
- 0.5 lbs of Lump Crab Meat
- Cajun Seasoning (K Fred Cajun Seasoning recommended)
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Take your green bell peppers, slice them in half lengthwise, and clean them out thoroughly.
- Parboil the bell pepper halves for about four minutes. This will soften them up and prepare them for stuffing.
- While the peppers are parboiling, melt a stick and a half of butter in a separate pot.
- Add your chopped onions, bell pepper, celery, and a little garlic to the pot. Cook these until the veggies are soft and fragrant.
- Next, throw in your seasoned shrimp. Remember, we’re using smaller shrimp that have been seasoned with Cajun seasoning and garlic powder.
- Add in the chopped onion tops and parsley, followed by a cup and a half of garlic bread crumbs. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
- Now, gently fold in a half pound of lump crab meat. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
- Drain your parboiled bell peppers and lay them down in a baking dish.
- Take your seafood mixture and generously stuff each bell pepper half.
- Bake your stuffed peppers in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
- After baking, switch your oven to broil and broil the peppers for a couple of minutes to get the top nice and brown.
And there you have it, Louisiana Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers, a dish that’s sure to impress at any dinner table. Enjoy!