Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Garlic Butter Shrimp Stuffed Peppers, an easy yet impressive dish perfect for any meal. These vibrant bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of succulent shrimp sautéed in rich garlic butter, combined with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for a satisfying crunch. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink (3–5 minutes), then chop into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pepper with the shrimp mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg