These Shrimp Stuffed Peppers are an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring garlic butter shrimp, a savory rice filling, and cheesy baked bell peppers. Perfect for seafood lovers looking for a quick and satisfying meal.
Author:Itssoukaina123
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), halved and cored
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place halved bell peppers on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 15 minutes until slightly softened.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
In a large bowl, mix cooked rice, half of the cooked shrimp, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice.
Spoon the rice-shrimp mixture into each roasted pepper half. Top with remaining shrimp and sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
Bake for another 10–12 minutes until heated through and golden on top.
Garnish with fresh parsley and additional lemon juice if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use different colored bell peppers for a vibrant presentation.
Can be made ahead and reheated for meal prep.
Substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.