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maltese stuffed peppers

(1 rating)
Linky1 avatar
Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
@Linky1
Whitewater, WI

I found this in a book that includes many authentic Maltese recipes and adapted it a bit. Yellow squash may be used instead of zucchini. Different color peppers could be used as well.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For maltese stuffed peppers

  • 4
    green bell peppers (medium to large; could use 5 in case there's extra filling)
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil (or a little extra)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 16 oz
    cod or firm, white fish
  • sea salt and ground pepper
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped fine
  • 1 clove
    garlic, grated or crushed
  • 12 oz
    zucchini, finely cubed
  • 1/4 c
    dry white wine or vermouth
  • 1 md
    tomato, diced fine
  • 3 Tbsp
    chopped flat leaf parsley

How To Make maltese stuffed peppers

  • 1
    Cut tops off peppers and set aside. Remove seeds and membranes, rinse and set aside.
  • 2
    In large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat. Sear fish, turn once for 1 to 3 minute a side until fish is golden and flakes easily. Do not over cook. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper and break into chunks.
  • 3
    In a heavy pan, heat more olive oil and sauté onion for a few minutes until soften and golden. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Add more olive oil, if necessary, add zucchini and sauté for about 4 minutes until soft. Add wine and stir while letting alcohol burn off - about 10 seconds.
  • 4
    Remove pan from heat, stir in tomato and chopped parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently mix fish with veggie mixture.
  • 5
    Season inside of bell peppers with salt and pepper. Carefully spoon in filling. Put tops back on peppers and place into baking dish. Add a few tablespoons water to cover bottom of dish and bake for 25 minutes or until peppers are cooked. Sprinkle with extra parsley to serve.
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