Description
Mediterranean pepper magic brings zesty seafood-stuffed peppers delight to your table with bold Mediterranean flavors. Rich shrimp and herb filling nestled in roasted bell peppers creates a memorable meal you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) medium peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into ¾-inch pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 5 green onions, thinly sliced (greens and whites separated)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
Base and Binding Ingredients:
- 6 cups cooked rice
- 8 cups crumbled cornbread
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Cheese:
- ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack/cheddar blend
Instructions
- Rinse and prepare rice according to package instructions, allowing it to cool completely and develop a light, fluffy texture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, gently sautéing green peppers, onions, and mushrooms until they become translucent and tender.
- Introduce shrimp to the vegetable mixture, cooking until they transform into a vibrant pink color and appear opaque throughout.
- Transfer the sautéed seafood and vegetable medley into a spacious mixing bowl, combining with the cooled rice.
- Incorporate crumbled cornbread, shredded cheese, and Cajun seasoning into the mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Whisk eggs with chicken broth and Tabasco sauce, then fold into the rice and seafood blend, adding dried sage for enhanced aromatic complexity.
- Carefully distribute the savory filling into halved bell peppers, positioning them snugly within a baking dish.
- Strategically place small butter fragments across the pepper surfaces to promote golden browning and rich flavor.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 350°F for approximately 30-35 minutes, monitoring until peppers become tender and tops achieve a delicate golden hue.
- Garnish with finely chopped parsley and verdant green onion tips just before presenting the dish.
Notes
- Seafood lovers will adore this Southern-inspired dish bursting with Cajun flavors and hearty ingredients.
- Perfectly balanced meal combining protein-rich shrimp, fluffy rice, and nutritious bell peppers for a complete dinner experience.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting Cajun seasoning and Tabasco sauce to suit individual taste preferences.
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time for a quick weeknight meal that looks and tastes like a gourmet restaurant creation.
- Use fresh, high-quality seafood and crisp vegetables to elevate the overall taste and texture of the stuffed peppers.
- Make extra and store leftovers in an airtight container for a delicious next-day lunch that reheats beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg