Cajun Seafood Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings

4-8 people

A Louisiana classic and local favorite, these Cajun Seafood Stuffed Peppers by Creole For The Soul are filled with the savory, sweet and fresh flavors of the Holy Trinity, crab, Italian sausage and Creole spice.

Cajun Seafood Stuffed Peppers

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Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Medium Shrimp

  • 8 Ounces Lump Crab Meat

  • 1 1/2 Pounds Ground Italian Sausage

  • 4 Bell Peppers, Halved with Seeds Removed

  • 1 Bell Pepper, Chopped

  • 1 Onion, Chopped

  • 2 Stalks Celery, Chopped

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

  • 1/2 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs

  • 2/3 Cup Chicken Broth

  • 1 Cup Parmesan, Shredded

  • Tony’s Spice N’ Herbs Seasoning, to Taste

  • 1 Tablespoon Tony’s Crab Boil

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Directions

  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add in crab boil.
  2. Add halved peppers to boiling water and let boil for 5 minutes.
  3. Drain and set aside to cool.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  5. In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage and season to taste with Tony’s Spice N’ Herbs Seasoning as it cooks.
  6. Once cooked, remove from the skillet and add in chopped vegetables.
  7. Sauté vegetables until soft.
  8. Add in shrimp. You may need to add in a little olive oil.
  9. Sauté and continue to season to taste.
  10. Stir in chicken broth.
  11. Continue to stir mixture and season to taste.
  12. Add in cheese and allow to melt.
  13. Carefully fold in bread crumbs and remove from heat.
  14. Place halved peppers onto a greased baking sheet, and stuff each pepper half with the meat mixture.
  15. Place on the middle rack in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.

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