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Southern Cajun Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers with Creamy Rice Bliss

Southern Cajun Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers with Creamy Rice

A delightful Southern dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a savory seafood mixture and creamy rice.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup crab meat
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  3. In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  4. Add shrimp and crab meat, cook until shrimp is pink.
  5. Stir in cooked rice, tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning.
  6. Mix in cream cheese until melted.
  7. Stuff the bell peppers with the mixture and top with cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other seafood like crawfish or scallops.
  • For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños to the filling.

Nutrition

Keywords: Southern, Cajun, Seafood, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Creamy Rice