Description
A sophisticated blend of succulent lump crab and snappy shrimp stuffed into sweet bell peppers and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 lb chopped shrimp
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sautéed garlic, crab meat, and chopped shrimp.
- Fold in breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning until just combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the peppers, pressing down firmly to fill the cavities.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the peppers are tender and the tops are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American