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Shrimp-Stuffed Bell Peppers: A Flavorful and Easy Dinner Delight


  • Author: Kimberly

Ingredients

– 6 large bell peppers
– 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 cup cooked rice
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 small onion, diced
– 2 celery stalks, chopped
– 1 medium tomato, diced
– 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish


Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cooked rice. Mix well.
4. Add diced tomato, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. Stuff the bell peppers with the rice and shrimp mixture and place them in a baking dish.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.