seafood stuffed bell peppers
(3 ratings)
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!
(3 ratings)
yield
6 serving(s)
cook time
1 Hr
Ingredients For seafood stuffed bell peppers
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6 mdgreen bell peppers
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1/2 stickbutter
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1/2 lblump crabmeat
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1/2 lbsmall shrimp peeled and deveined
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1/2 lbitalian sausage, no casings
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1/2 cchopped onions
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1/2 cchopped bell peppers
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1/2 cchopped celery
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1/4 cchopped fresh parsley
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1 Tbspcajun seasoning (some are hotter than others so adjust to your taste)
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1 1/2 cseasoned italian bread crumbs (i use progresso)
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1 1/2 cshredded cheddar cheese
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1or 2 dashhot sauce (i use crystal hot sauce)
How To Make seafood stuffed bell peppers
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1Cut tops off bell peppers and wash and remove seeds. Par boil for 10 minutes in large pot of salted water. Drain and set aside.
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2In 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.
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3Mix 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.
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4Stuff the par boiled peppers with the mixture and place in a shallow baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
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5Put 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.
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