Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers
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.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 1 oră 10 min.
- Porții
- 6
- Dificultate
- Medie
- Per porție
- 262 kcal
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține țelină, crustacee, ouă, pește, gluten, lapte și sulfiți. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
main
- 6 buc.bell pepper, tops removed and seeded
filling
- 2 canăcooked shrimp, coarsely chopped
- 0,75 canăbread crumbs
- 2 buc.egg, beaten
- 0,5 canămilk
- 3 lingurăbutter
- 3 lingurăcelery, finely chopped
- 1 lingurăyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 lingurăbell pepper, finely chopped from reserved tops
- 1 lingurăworcestershire sauce
- 1 lingurițăsalt
- 0,25 lingurițăblack pepper, ground
topping
- 0,25 canăbread crumbs
- 1 lingurăbutter, melted
Ustensile
large pot · mixing bowl · skillet · cutting board · knife · oven · baking dish
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 3
Carefully place the hollowed peppers in the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes to soften them.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 5
While the peppers drain, melt the filling butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 6
Add the chopped celery, onion, and filling bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Aproximativ 4 min.
- 7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, filling bread crumbs, beaten eggs, and milk.
Aproximativ 3 min.
- 8
Add the sautéed vegetables to the shrimp mixture, along with the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 9
Stir everything together until the filling is well combined.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 10
Arrange the drained peppers upright in a baking dish and spoon the shrimp filling evenly into each one.
Aproximativ 3 min.
- 11
In a small bowl, combine the topping bread crumbs with the melted topping butter.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 12
Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs over the top of each stuffed pepper.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 13
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Aproximativ 35 min.
- 14
Let the peppers rest in the dish for 5 minutes before serving.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Resting allows the filling to set slightly, making them easier to eat.
Per porție
Valori nutriționale
- Calorii
- 262,4kcal
- Proteine
- 16,8g
- Carbohidrați
- 25,4g
- Grăsimi
- 11g
- Fibre
- 3,8g
- Zahăr
- 9g
Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.
Păstrează gustul bun
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven until warmed through, about 15-20 minutes.