These shrimp-stuffed bell peppers are filled with a creamy, cheesy mixture and baked to perfection, making them an irresistible appetizer or main dish!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: : 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 yellow bell peppers
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers – Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Make the filling – In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Stuff the peppers – Fill each bell pepper with the cheese mixture and place one shrimp on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Can be served as an appetizer or main dish.
- Swap shrimp for crab meat or mushrooms for a different twist.
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/shrimp-stuffed-peppers/