🌶️ Shrimp Stuffed Peppers
Shrimp stuffed peppers is a flavorful dish where bell peppers are filled with a seasoned mixture of shrimp, vegetables, rice (or quinoa), and cheese. It’s a colorful, protein-packed meal that works as lunch or dinner.
🧂 Ingredients (4 servings)
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare peppers: Wash, cut tops off, remove seeds, and lightly brush with oil.
- Cook shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil with garlic, onion, paprika, salt, and pepper until pink and cooked through.
- Mix filling: Combine cooked shrimp, rice, diced tomatoes, and half the cheese in a bowl.
- Stuff peppers: Spoon the mixture into each bell pepper.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake: Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake 20–25 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Pair with garlic bread for a heartier meal.
💡 Tips
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to reduce cooking time.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice.
- Add spices like cayenne or smoked paprika for a kick.
If you want, I can also give a step-by-step brain- and heart-healthy version using more vegetables, herbs, and healthy fats for extra nutrition.
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