Shrimp Stuffed Green Peppers

Dive into a flavor-packed dinner with these Shrimp Stuffed Green Peppers—an irresistible combination of tender green bell peppers filled to the brim with a savory shrimp and rice mixture. Juicy medium shrimp are sautéed with fragrant garlic, onion, and diced tomatoes, then tossed with fluffy white rice, a hint of paprika, and a refreshing touch of lemon zest. The stuffing is folded with melty cheddar cheese and topped with a satisfying layer of cheddar and Parmesan for the ultimate cheesy finish. Perfectly baked and garnished with fresh parsley, these stuffed peppers are a hearty and delicious option for seafood lovers. Ready in under an hour, this easy recipe pairs beautifully with a crisp side salad or garlic bread for a well-rounded meal. Ideal for anyone searching for "shrimp stuffed peppers" or "seafood dinner ideas," this dish is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole Green bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Medium shrimp (peeled, deveined)
• 1.5 cups Cooked white rice
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes (canned, drained)
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the tops off the green bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set the hollowed peppers aside. Dice the pepper tops and reserve them.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, and reserved diced pepper tops. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant.

Step 4

Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Return the chopped shrimp to the skillet and stir in the cooked white rice, diced tomatoes, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Mix well and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon of parsley.

Step 7

Place the hollowed peppers in a baking dish and stuff them generously with the shrimp and rice mixture.

Step 8

Top each stuffed pepper with the remaining cheddar cheese and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 9

Pour about 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish to help steam the peppers during cooking.

Step 10

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 12

Garnish with the remaining parsley before serving. Enjoy your Shrimp Stuffed Green Peppers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1785.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1933.6

Total Fat 88.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 1026.8mg	0%
Sodium 5898.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 175.3g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1792.3mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 3105.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.5%

Protein: 34.9%

Carbs: 25.6%