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Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers

Name: Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 porties
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 6 st bell pepper tops removed and seeded; 2 kopje cooked shrimp coarsely chopped; 0,75 kopje bread crumbs; 2 st egg beaten; 0,5 kopje milk; 3 el butter; 3 el celery finely chopped; 1 el yellow onion finely chopped; 1 el bell pepper finely chopped from reserved tops; 1 el worcestershire sauce; 1 tl salt; 0,25 tl black pepper ground; 0,25 kopje bread crumbs; 1 el butter melted

Tender bell peppers are blanched and filled with a savory mixture of cooked shrimp, breadcrumbs, and aromatics. Baked until golden and bubbly, this dish serves as a satisfying and classic main course.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 1 uur 10 min
Porties: 6
Moeilijkheid: Gemiddeld
Per portie: 262 kcal

Allergeneninformatie: kan selderij, kreeftachtigen, eieren, vis, gluten, melk en sulfieten bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

main

6 stbell pepper, tops removed and seeded

filling

2 kopjecooked shrimp, coarsely chopped
0,75 kopjebread crumbs
2 stegg, beaten
0,5 kopjemilk
3 elbutter
3 elcelery, finely chopped
1 elyellow onion, finely chopped
1 elbell pepper, finely chopped from reserved tops
1 elworcestershire sauce
1 tlsalt
0,25 tlblack pepper, ground

topping

0,25 kopjebread crumbs
1 elbutter, melted

Keukengerei

large pot · mixing bowl · skillet · cutting board · knife · oven · baking dish

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Choosing a baking dish that holds the peppers snugly will help them stay upright during baking.
2
Slice the tops off the main bell peppers, remove the seeds and membranes, and set the hollowed peppers aside.
Ongeveer 5 min
3
Carefully place the hollowed peppers in the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes to soften them.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Blanching the peppers first ensures they will be fully tender after baking.
4
Using tongs, transfer the peppers to an ice bath to cool, then drain them upside down on a paper towel.
Ongeveer 2 min
5
While the peppers drain, melt the filling butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Ongeveer 2 min
6
Add the chopped celery, onion, and filling bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Ongeveer 4 min
7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, filling bread crumbs, beaten eggs, and milk.
Ongeveer 3 min
8
Add the sautéed vegetables to the shrimp mixture, along with the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Ongeveer 1 min
9
Stir everything together until the filling is well combined.
Ongeveer 1 min
10
Arrange the drained peppers upright in a baking dish and spoon the shrimp filling evenly into each one.
Ongeveer 3 min
11
In a small bowl, combine the topping bread crumbs with the melted topping butter.
Ongeveer 1 min
12
Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs over the top of each stuffed pepper.
Ongeveer 1 min
13
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Ongeveer 35 min
14
Let the peppers rest in the dish for 5 minutes before serving.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Resting allows the filling to set slightly, making them easier to eat.

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

70%Score

Calorieën: 262,4kcal
Eiwit: 16,8g
Koolhydraten: 25,4g
Vet: 11g
Vezels: 3,8g
Suiker: 9g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven until warmed through, about 15-20 minutes.